Ralph is a contemporary sculptor and designer working in wood and metals to create pieces with intriguing textures and form. His material led design process forms sculptures which push the materials to new areas, using bending and casting techniques he has developed. Ralph’s work is inspired by the making processes, and how this can influence …
Stephanie creates one of a kind metalwork including hand raised copper vessels, jewellery and decorative hangings. Patination is her main discipline, combined with traditional metalsmithing techniques including saw-piercing, forming, and soldering. Stephanie has a broad range of inspirations in her work including nature and Art Deco influences. After graduating from Wolverhampton University in 2012, Stephanie …
Shona is the designer/maker behind McKinley And Moth. Living on the outskirts of York with the countryside on her doorstep, Shona’s main influence is British Wildlife from majestic stags to delicate moths and butterflies. Working predominantly in sterling silver with basic hand-tools and traditional craftsmanship, Shona produces bold and original nature inspired jewellery. Clean simple …
Judith Brown has been working with wire for over twenty years. She began hand stitching with wire; a technique inspired by her degree in Embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her most recent jewellery collections are inspired by the details in wild flowers and leaves. She uses silver wire, and stitches, loops, twists and wraps to …
Adele makes 2D multimedia landscapes, jewellery and small objects. She values practical skills when creating her work and enjoys working by hand whilst letting the material influence how the pieces evolve during production. She’s become interested in pattern and texture after a trip to Iceland. The linear texture in the vastness of the dramatic volcanic …
Mark creates work in cast bronze, steel and mixed media painting. He casts his own work and often harnesses chance by using thin wax originals, or wood which is not fully burnt out. This creates imperfect and fractured pieces that make a solid permanent material seem fragile and in the process of disintegrating. He uses …