Brown, Judith

SECTION: Artists A-F

Judith Brown
Jewellery

		Judith Brown
email:		judith@judithbrownjewellery.co.uk
www:		www.judithbrownjewellery.co.uk
		BA in Textiles/ Fashion from Manchester Metropolitan University Member of MJMAN (Merseyside Jewellers & Metal Artists Network) Hand stitched Wire Jewellery
statement:		Having studied embroidery I have taken a simple stitching technique and pushed it beyond the boundaries of textiles to create original jewellery. I began working with wire in 2004 in order to develop a way of working that would highlight the stitch itself. I use fine wire and treat it as thread, stitching without fabric to make intricate forms which hold their form over time, yet are still seemingly delicate. My latest collection of floral designs captures the drama of large flowers along with the fragility of soft petals. Observing from nature I have developed the basic stitching techniques I use to include three dimensional elements, creating pieces which reflect the delicacy and beauty of real flowers. Some of my work incorporates found objects. My Vintage Collection uses recycled 100 year old mother of pearl vintage buttons, mostly from the Edwardian era, to create unusual and often unique jewellery. In our throw away society I want to highlight the simple beauty of such everyday objects, once so precious as to have been hoarded away by our grandmothers in the times of “make do and mend”.
news:		“West Meets West” Velvet Da Vinci gallery, San Francisco. This exhibition of jewellery and metal work has been organised by the Bluecoat Display Centre in collaboration with Velvet da Vinci. Work by artists from the west coat of the US is being exhibited in Liverpool from 26th April and UK North West makers work is on display in San Francisco from the 2nd May. See www.velvetdavinci.com for more information. Exhibitions run until 31st May 2008. Design Show Liverpool 19- 22nd June 2008 A unique opportunity to browse and buy from over 150 selected designers, who represent the best in regional, national and international design and contemporary fashion. Open to the public, trade buyers and collectors, visitors will be able to see a fantastic range of innovative work, commission unique pieces for indoors and outdoors, and shop for functional items with a twist – from furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting and eco-design to garden products, clothing, jewellery and fashion accessories. “Flower Power” exhibition at the Beetroot Tree, Derbyshire 26th April to 8th June 2008 “Reclaim” exhibition at The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists gallery, Birmingham. 23rd June -8th August “RED” Re-Creation Studio exhibition of textiles, jewellery, paintings and other objects at Enigma Gallery, Bebington, Wirral, July Design Edge (Trade Fair) Sandown Park, Surrey 6-7th September Oxton Art Fair, Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead 21-23rd November
exhibitions:		I am currently exhibiting and selling my work at: Bluecoat Display Centre , Liverpool Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, Lancashire Chapel Gallery , Ormskirk, Lancashire Warm Earth , Poynton, Cheshire Cetra Gallery , Heswall, Wirral Enigma , Bebington, Wirral Nichols , Chester Maria Louisa Gallery , Brimstage, Wirral Dot Art , Liverpool Jacaranda Boutique , Battersea, London www.judithbrownjewellery.co.uk - online shop

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Clematis pendant	Green dahlia pendant

Large fuchsia pendant	Hollow globe earrings

Vintage buckle bracelet and necklace	Vintage button pendant