Handmade Silver Jewellery
by
Alison Swindles
Artists Statement
I am interested in liquid forms and the way they change as they are poured, dripped or dropped. The unpredictability of fluid form, depicted in a solid material, is of particular interest and I seek to portray this vision within my work. I use vitreous transparent enamel on sterling and fine silver, in blue and green hues to give a shimmering and almost moving surface quality in my pieces.
Two of Alison’s pieces which with lots more can be found at the online shop
About Alison
Alison began her career as a professional musician in the armed forces, although she has always had a passion for creative activities.
After leaving the armed forces and joining the Waterloo Band of the Rifles she took an evening class in Jewellery and Metalwork.
Alison then went on to study for a degree in Jewellery and Metalwork at Bucks New University, High Wycombe and she graduated in 2010 with a BA (Hons).
Her main focus is on vitreous enamel on silver and she is largely self-taught in this field.
During her second year of study Alison entered the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum Student Jewellery competition and was highly commended for her 'Tudor Acorn Necklace' design.
Alison has exhibited at Bucks EYeS (End of Year Show) and also as part of the New Designers Exhibition at the Business Design Centre in Islington.
She has also recently exhibited as part of the 'Alchemy' Exhibition at the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham.