The work is material led and draws on my experience travelling in Japan in 1994 researching traditional Japanese crafts. Celebrating an affinity with nature, the work focuses on translating texture, line, shape, colour and form into precious metals and gems. Preliminary studies for making work are made at botanical gardens where observations of fruit, seeds, leaf shapes, exotic structures, coils and furls inform the pieces. Translating the ephemeral quality of nature into permanent form communicates the co-existence of strength and fragility in nature.

Works are made in organic material, Perspex, anodised aluminium, tropical wood, paper, leather, fabric, feathers, glass and resin.

: Resin Jewellery - sushi dishes -seasons and food
-Ink dip pens- floating leaves and feathers
Published by A& C Black written by Kathie Murphie, 2000

Commissions

Oriental feathered fans and resin ink dip pens for Butler and Wilson boutique, Fulham.
Feathered fans commissioned for bar mitzvah at Natural History Museum.
Ruby, Sapphire and Mokume gane brooch for Lady Schuttleworth, Lancaster.
Sculpture and Light for Exhibit Bar and Restaurant, SW London.
Black faceted Onyx wedding jewellery statement hair and earrings set.
Marquise set sapphire on sterling silver leaf embossed bangle.
South Sea Pearl a-symmetric earring and wrapped necklace with physalis structure.
Wedding tiara rose quartz, shells, peridoit, seed pearls and feathers
Commemorative napkin ring set leaf embossed print on sterling silver with twist design and hand engraved.
Moonstone set leaf embossed print silver ring bangle and earrings, private collector.
A range of leaf embossed designed pieces for model Lilly Cole.
Diamond engagement ring featured in Panasonic Lumix Ad Campaign.
Interlocking anniversary rings for performance artists Plan B,

Stockists and Exhibitions

@ Work Applied art Gallery London, Charmian Beaton Gallery Maidstone, D’argent OXO Tower London, Gill Wing Jewellery Islington London, Margo Selby Gallery Bloomsbury London (Coutts London Jewellery Week), Nude Contemporary Jewellery Mayfair London, Gallery on the Edge Lancaster. Pam Schomberg Gallery Colchester, Open eye Gallery Edinburgh, London New Designers Islington, Dundee Contemporary Arts, Candid Art Centre Islington, Alternative Fashion week Spitailfields London.


Qualifications
South Thames College 2002-2004 City and Guilds 7407
Wandsworth High Street Teacher Training stage 1 and 2
London FENTO endorsed
SW18 2PP

Duncan of Jordanstone 1996 - 99 Bachelor of Design (Honours)
College of Art and Design Jewellery and Metalwork
Perth Road
Dundee

Professional Experience

Lecturer in Design-specialist subjects Jewellery and Metalwork, 3D design, fashion Textiles, and mixed media.
Institutions:
Chelsea college of Art and design- 3D design Aim higher summer project
Havering College FE/ HE -3D design jewellery and metalwork HNC/HND
South Thames College Jewellery and metalwork All levels – PDC, Fashion Textiles 1 st dip & NC, Interior and special design ND Mixed media
City and Guilds London Art School – Foundation Course visiting design tutor