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Fi Tilbury

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Artwork for Fi Tilbury

Ayata

Heads

Ayata earrings

Head pendant mix

Rings

Ring

Pendants

Details

How would you describe the work you do and why?: 

I started my jewellery making journey about sixteen years ago; beginning with textiles and glass beads but then swiftly moved on to working with and manipulating silver. I now produce unique, handmade jewellery pieces which are mostly made in silver, incorporating precious stones and hints of gold. I regularly take on jewellery commissions and recommission old jewellery. My work is inspired by the style of ancient and archaeological artefacts and natural forms and aspires to have a very handmade and almost 'dug up' look and I definitely feel that my Kashmiri background subconsciously filters into my designs. Most of the work has been hand forged but I also use the lost wax casting process. Vibrant colour always plays a large part in both my painting and jewellery. I originally trained in Fine Art and now, mostly, specialise in portraiture alongside my jewellery. I feel that my fine art background has had an influence on my jewellery making which is made using a very fluid and organic process.

Describe what you call yourself/your practice?: 

I'm a jewellery maker and painter

Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching: 

I regularly take jewellery making workshops which are aimed at beginners intermediate level and these include: stacking rings, lost wax rings and pendants, bangle making, stone setting and print making.

CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice: 

BA (hons) Fine Art Painting
PGCE Secondary Art & Design

Exhibitions in the last 3 years: 

I exhibit with the Worcestershire Guild and have been selected for Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft several times.

Your gallery outlets/stockists: 

Bevere Gallery, Worcestershire

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