Artifex Gallery loves all things quaint, personal, handmade
and British! With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it would be
perfectly apt to inspire your gift choices and or/Christmas wish lists with a
little intro to a selection of our talented British Designers, and their
stunning jewellery pieces.
Susan Kerr creates jewellery which is unashamedly
decorative, taking its influences from floral imagery and patterns and
expressing a personal interest in the styles and motifs of Art Nouveau and Art
Deco. Many pieces in the range recapture the femininity of the time, whilst
updating it with a contemporary twist to create a new interpretation. (Prices in the Gallery start from £30)
Caroline’s inspiration comes from the modern world in which
we live. We all find ourselves bound by commitments and restrictions. In our
hearts there is a yearning for independence and liberty. Her work is inspired
by this conflict. She uses her stylised bird design in gold, silver and
oxidised silver as a symbol of freedom in her rings and charms. (Prices in the Gallery range from £60-£115)
Kate’s designs are striking and subtle, contemporary yet
classical, but above all, unique in its design and execution.
Taking inspiration from the natural surroundings of her
countryside home, jewellery is created from abstracted drawings and
observations, resulting in many diverse collections of jewellery, all linked
together by the signature styles of Kate Smith’s design and craftsmanship. (Prices in the Gallery start from £82)
Using photo etching techniques Charlotte captures abstract
imagery and scenic photographs within the surface of the metal. Many of these
images are encapsulated with a selection of silver frames using colour and a
mixture of matt and highly polished finishes to add contrast and highlight
detail within the image. (Prices in the Gallery start from £108)
Andrew’s pieces are Perfectly designed , displaying aspects of gemstones
that are usually hidden, combining elements with contemporary or moving or
removable parts to name but a few, coupled with the highest quality metals and
diamonds ensuring timeless pieces of
unique jewellery that are both desirable modern day classics and treasures to
be passed down through the generations.(Prices in the Gallery start from £1045)
