Maria Doulton talks to me about my enamelled bowls at Celebrating Silver, Mappin & Webb
"A revival of contemporary silver" Celebrating Silver Mappin and Webb are celebrating its 240th Anniversary. To mark this milestone they are hosting an exclusive preview of contemporary silver from the prestigious Goldsmiths' Fair. I have been selected as one of just 13 Contemporary British Silversmith's to take part. On the opening night I spoke to Maria Doulton who had selected my enamelled bowls from my 'Over the Ocean' series. ''Their colour and their flowing organic shape" had caught her attention and she wanted to know more. The video above shares her views and more about the show. The work is on sale now in the showroom at Mappin & Webb, Regents Street, London, as well as online. Due to popular demand the show has now been extended until Sunday 30th August 2015.
MADE. in Clerkenwell is Craft Central's Open Studio event as part of London's first ever Craft Week. It opens its doors to you a week today. I'm delighted to be able to invite you to this show. I will be showing a selection of my silver pieces, including the enamelled bowls (pictured on flyer) and some new drinking beakers that I have been working on this month inspired by the lumps and bumps, folds, curves and creases that shape our bodies. Prints of the life drawings that have helped me to develop this work will also be for sale. If you are in town for COLLECT please do take the opportunity to come along to Clerkenwell to see me & another 100+ diverse makers. It's a perfect opportunity to find new and original work, 'meet the makers' and select work for your shows. I look forward to showing and discussing my work with you. Please do let me know if you are able to attend and I shall send you a complimentary ticket. (Your postal address is required) MADE. in Clerkenwell has 2 venues. I shall be in the main gallery at Craft Central - St. John's Square, venue no.2 on the map. Address 33 - 35 St. John's Square, London EC1M 4DS Opening Times & Admission Thursday 7th May 5-8pm Friday 8th May 12-8pm Saturday 9th May 12-5pm Sunday 10th May 12-5pm (Admission: £3)
For more information on MADE and the Craft Week demonstrations go to Craft Central's website here
International artist-silversmith Elizabeth Peers draws the inspiration for her unique, feminine forms from the human body. She is often drawn to unusual markings and characteristics and is captured by the playfulness of a curve, crevice or crease. Elizabeth uses chasing and a free-form
raising technique to produce these folds, bulges and undulations that are iconic in her work.
Elizabeth states, “the owner of a piece of mine should imbue a little of themselves within that piece and treasure it”
Elizabeth sells her characterful silver directly to the public at fairs. She also works to commission.