MADELONDON BLOG

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Jo Irvine – Jewellery

Q&A with Jo Irvine Location: Cotswolds Discipline: Jeweller Biography: I completed a BA (hons) in photography at Nottingham Trent University before going on to study silversmithing for four years part time whilst working in film and fashion photography. Jewellery was a natural progression as I always had an obsession with the details, accessories and styling… Read more »

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Adrian Swinstead- Woodworker

Q & A with Adrian Swinstead Location: Maulden, Bedfordshire Discipline: Woodwork Creative Practice/Process: My creative processes stem from my love of the material, prehistoric bog-oak. My designs are born of a desire to present these extraordinary pieces of tree that have remained underground for 5000 years. The piece of tree; it’s shape, it’s texture, lead… Read more »

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Liz Valenti – Paper Collage

Q & A with Liz Valenti Location: Gloucestershire Discipline: Paper Collage Please describe your creative process/practice: I work in 3D paper collage and my inspirations are fashion / textiles / costume related subjects. Short Bio: I am a Royal College of Art, Fashion Design Graduate. My work is in many private collections. Your Influences and… Read more »

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SaeRi Seo- Ceramics

Q&A with SaeRi Seo Location: Cardiff, Wales Discipline: Ceramics Please describe your creative process/practice: Most of my work is created using the throwing technique, primarily with porcelain. Once I throw the body with the wheel, all other details are made by hand. Short bio: I am a member of Fireworks Clay Studio. -Evening Standard Art… Read more »

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Clare Palmer – Ceramics

Q & A with Clare Palmer Location: London Discipline: Ceramics Please describe your creative process/practice: My work is rooted in the personal, representing themes of emotional impact – from upheaval to trauma. Unusually for a maker, my sketch books consist primarily of words. My process begins with a written exploration of an emotional experience or… Read more »

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Carole Waller – Textiles

Q&A with Carole Waller Location: Bath Discipline: Textiles Biography: MA Cranbrook Academy of Art USA Collections – V&A London Qest scholar Recipient of Arts Council grants Please describe your creative process/practice: I am a painter working with cloth. I make one of a kind painted and handprinted scarves , clothing and prints. Your influences and… Read more »

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Carin Lindberg- Jewellery

Q & A with Carin Lindberg Location: Boscastle, Cornwall Discipline: Jewellery Please describe your creative process/practice: I make one-of-a-kind jewellery where unusual and beautiful stones, nature’s art in themselves, are showcased in simple metal shapes and settings, with characterful textures, patina and brushed finishes. Short Bio: Rocks of all kinds are the inspiration for my… Read more »

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Cecilia Child – By Cecil – Textiles

Q & A with By Cecilia Child Location: North London Discipline: Handwoven Textiles Please describe your creative process/practice: My weaving process begins with gathering inspiration from a diverse range of sources – photography, architectural details, or thoughts and ideas I’m exploring. I create designs in a sketchbook using found imagery, photography, mark-making, and stitch work,… Read more »

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Rebecca Burt – Jeweller

Q&A with Rebecca Burt Location: Cardiff Discipline: Jewellery Biography: Rebecca originally studied Textiles in Practice at Manchester School of Art. Upon graduating in 2014 she enrolled into a jewellery and silversmithing course back in Cardiff, this kickstarted her passion for working in metal. In 2016 Rebecca got a place at Bishopsland Educational Trust. Whilst at… Read more »

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Judith Peterhoff – Jewellery

Q & A with Judith Peterhoff Location: South East London Discipline: Jewellery Biography: Training with some of the world’s best jewellers, German-born Judith studied jewellery design at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design Maastricht (MAFAD) before moving to London. She founded her studio in 2018 and has been recognised by the Goldsmiths’ Centre as… Read more »

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Rentaro Nishimura – Accessories / Jewellery

Q & A with Rentaro Nishimura Location: West London Discipline: Product Design (Accessories / Jewellery) Biography: I am a London-based multi-disciplinary designer. After my initial training as an interior designer in Tokyo, I moved to London to study Architecture at The AA. My passion for design, construction and form, led me to then complete an… Read more »

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Kira Phoenix K’inan – Glass

Q & A with Kira Phoenix – K’inan Discipline: Glass Location: South East London Please describe your creative process/practice: My work brings together fine art and craft through glass sculptures and works on paper that are sustainably and ethically produced in my London studio. Today my collections are known for their rich colour palette, dynamic… Read more »