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Glass Bottles
My collections of #glass #fish have been created under two Ickworth influences: Lady Geraldine Hervey’s remarkable cabinets of silver fish and the ‘Linnet Valley Trail’ which takes visitors along the River Linnet, a habitat for minnows, stone loach, pike, eel, gudgeon and three-spined stickleback. The beauty of living nature meeting the artistry of representation and abstraction. Find me with the @suffolkcraftsociety in the Silver Room and in the West Wing Gallery this Septem
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Talisman
‘Curious Work’ opens next week and I’ve continued to explore the artefacts and ornament of shrines in #glass Amulets, talismans and charms: small symbols imbued with the hopes, fears and prayers that arise in matters of fertility, birth and early child-rearing. In the 17th century when infant mortality was high, coral was widely used as a talisman from birth onwards, symbolising vigour and life force - it also had practical application as a teether for infants. Origin stories
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Suffolk Open Studios
@wsuffolkopenstudios this weekend and next! Step behind the scenes to discover the process, workshop and tools! Past work, WIP and a chance to gauge your accurate ring size. Swipe for a the map, my #whatthreewords are various/spell/mural open 11am - 5pm with next-door neighbour @julietlockhartartist #makeaplan
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Make A Plan
A world of tranquil loveliness, likely your first cuckoo of the year and much to explore and enjoy. Appreciation for everyone who has come by already to welcome me back. I’m here until May 6th #makeaplan
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Place Weekend
Estuary #glass blown and worked with fine silver in the flame. It’s Place Weekend at Snape Maltings with the Suffolk Craft Society in Gallery 21 and The Dovecote along with an exciting programme of events from @brittenpearsarts #makeaplan
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Talisman
Talisman #glass ring; a heart for love, an eye for protection, coral for vitality and three wishes for good fortune. Find a selection of my amulets, talismans and charms at Being Woman, Mandell’s Gallery in Norwich until 18th April. A varied, diverse and exciting gathering of artist working across across a wide range of media including film, performance, sculpture, paint, print, ceramics and mixed-media #makeaplan
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Wivenhoe
Opening today at The Sentinel Gallery with @anglianarts in Wivenhoe, a lovely destination for an ‘end of summer’ week. Find a selection...
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Suffolk Open Studios
I have been adding flourishes to my #folktales This pairing of white and cobalt #glass is simultaneously vibrant and calm, cool in summer...
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