Inspired by nature's inconsistencies and imperfections, organic lines and forms. The use of movement, lines and texture are an important factor to this work.
An insight into Iona's design process, studies of markings and objects from the beach.
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Seven Strand Machair Earrings £120
Flat Notches with Pearl Earrings £85
Sand Trails Earrings Long £150
The seaweed attaches to the rock, swaying from side to side in the water and as the sea retreats, is left as clusters clinging to the rocks, limp and motionless, an imperfection. In the sea seaweed is constantly in motion, splayed across the surface.
News and Events:
Heritage Crafts Bursary funded by The Royal Mint
Iona is delighted to announce she is one of 5 makers who have won funding for the Heritage Crafts Bursary Award. Iona will be using the money to do a silversmithing mentorship with Ray Walton, focusing on my box making skills.
Press Release: https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/bursaries-for-precious-metal-crafts/
Flux, Bristol
A new stockist! The Ripple and Notches range will be for sale in their artisan shop on 42 Cotham Road.
Glasgow Gallery, Glasgow
Iona's jewellery is now stocked in the Glasgow Gallery, a section of the 'Machair', 'Ripples' and 'Notches collection are on display and available for purchase.
RHS Wisley Gardens, Surrey
I will be in Surrey all weekend for Craft in Focus event at Wisley Gardens. I will be exhibiting in the silversmithing room with Festival of Silver, alongside other silversmiths.
2nd-2th May 2024