Joanne Goodwin

I design and make jewellery using silver and mixed metals using a variety of traditional silversmith techniques including soldering, forging and mark making. My designs are influenced by landscapes and seascapes I have encountered during sailing trips around the Isles of Scotland, the West coast of Ireland along with my local surroundings here in Worcestershire. Nature is a constant source of inspiration in my work. I like to recreate and apply textures and patterns and manipulate form to mimic organic shapes, constructing the metal into workable, wearable pieces of jewellery. My brooches are amongst my largest pieces of art work, where I abstract an authentic form to create a sculptural design, delivering an essence of nature. With all my designs I like to explore them fully by creating a collection of jewellery that completely envelops the theme. Pieces range from small stud earrings through to large one-off statement pendants and brooches. Recently I have been working on developing a signature range that incorporates a mismatch and asymmetrical style, giving the pieces a contemporary contrast against their natural organic origins.