18kt. Gold Wire; Stainless steel (spraypainted); Sterling silver (blackened).

2010

For the longest time I attempted to translate the aesthetics of this collection into a wearable ring, but to no avail. The designs always seemed lacking in dynamism. I finally decided to become a little more lenient in my approach to wearable. This piece is drawn from an amplifier component on a chip board. Unlike earlier pieces it is made from 1mm stainless steel wire, and has no danger of bending or distorting.

Image 1: Photograph by Sylvain Deleau, courtesy of Seoid 11 exhibition

Image 2/3: Photograph by Frances Marshall, Modeled by Rory Musgrave

18kt. Gold Wire; Stainless steel (spraypainted); Sterling silver (blackened); Rubber engine tubing.

2010

This neckpiece is drawn from a common household transformer.  The object intrigued me because of the importance of the cables that protruded so simply. The thought came to me that this was the heart of the home, pumping electricity in an out throughout the house.

The idea that this almost goes unnoticed; that the cables that run from it are more obvious to be seen, interested me also. Through this I decided that the reference point of the object should be unobtrusive, the black rubber cable/tubing is as much a part of the piece as the wire and gold object it leads to.

Image 1: Photograph by Sylvain Deleau, courtesy of Seoid 11 exhibition

Image 2/3: Photograph by Frances Marshall, Modeled by Rory Musgrave

Fine silver (oxidised); Steel

2009

Another piece drawn from an old VCR chip board, I always had a great fascination with these as a child. I used to peer through the video slot to see the slightly tilting capstan. It’s the tilt that really interested me (and still does), in this miniature world of mechanical parts something that has been intelligently placed off angle catches your eye.

The silver is partially blackened though the black fades out into raw silver across the bend metal.

This brooch was featured in 500 Silver Jewelry Designs, published by Lark Craft and Curated by Talya Baharal.

Photograph by Gerry Morgan

18kt. Gold Wire; Iron Wire; Sterling silver (blackened); Steel.

2009

A companion piece to Black Capstan.

“Another piece drawn from an old VCR chip board, I always had a great fascination with these as a child. I used to peer through the video slot to see the slightly tilting capstan. It’s the tilt that really interested me (and still does), in this miniature world of mechanical parts something that has been intelligently placed off angle catches your eye.”

This piece highlights my favourite aspect of its counterpart.

Photographs by Gerry Morgan

Fine silver; Blue powdercoat; Steel

2009

Capacitors are one of the most common electrical components in the world. Even if you don’t know what they are, you have undoubtedly seen one (or several) on a circuit board. They come in several forms, but their purpose is to store electrons and therefore the electric charges needed to run the whole thing.

Within this I find them fascinating objects and simple as their forms are, they can make for some really interesting shapes made in wire. This piece is drawn from a Capacitor found inside an old VCR circuit board. Like other pieces in this collection it is made from fine silver which takes the impression of the wire wonderfully. Though the front appears quite plain and restrained it is set off by a bright blue powdercoat applied to the reverse.

Photographs by Gerry Morgan

18kt. Gold Wire; Iron Wire; Sterling silver (blackened); Steel.

2009

This piece is a companion piece to Capacitor with Blue

“Capacitors are one of the most common electrical components in the world. Even if you don’t know what they are, you have undoubtedly seen one (or several) on a circuit board. They come in several forms, but their purpose is to store electrons and therefore the electric charges needed to run the whole thing.

Within this I find them fascinating objects and simple as their forms are, they can make for some really interesting shapes made in wire

This piece is drawn from a Capacitor found inside an old VCR circuit board.”

Finding the perfect aspect of its counterpart was a challenge for this piece, unlike other pieces there was no obvious central feature. As a result I ended up using a much larger section of the object. It surprisingly made for one of my personal favourite piece in the collection.

Image 1: Photograph by Gerry Morgan

Image 2: Photograph by Justyna Truchanowska, Modeled by Tobiasz Lawniczak

Fine silver; Blue powdercoat; Steel

2009

Capacitors are one of the most common electrical components in the world. Even if you don’t know what they are, you have undoubtedly seen one (or several) on a circuit board. They come in several forms, but their purpose is to store electrons and therefore the electric charges needed to run the whole thing.

Within this I find them fascinating objects and simple as their forms are, they can make for some really interesting shapes made in wire. As they come in so many shapes this piece is also based of a capacitor found in a VCR circuit board.

Image 1/2: Photograph by Gerry Morgan

Image 3/4: Photograph by Justyna Truchanowska, Modeled by Tobiasz Lawniczak

18kt. Gold Wire; Iron Wire; Sterling silver (blackened); Steel.

2009

“Capacitors are one of the most common electrical components in the world. Even if you don’t know what they are, you have undoubtedly seen one (or several) on a circuit board. They come in several forms, but their purpose is to store electrons and therefore the electric charges needed to run the whole thing.

Within this I find them fascinating objects and simple as their forms are, they can make for some really interesting shapes made in wire. As they come in so many shapes this piece is also based of a capacitor found in a VCR circuit board.”

This is a companion piece to Single Layer Capacitor, The form is drawn from the wire conductors that attach to the circuit board.

Image: Photograph by Artist

Sterling silver (oxidised); Found zipper.

2008

My work is inspired by aesthetics associated with masculinity. This ring is a celebration of this fascination, the silver is embossed with denim and oxidised to resemble the course texture and steel colour of this fabric. The ring retains a manly aesthetic but the inclusion of an opening (or closing) zip adds just a touch boyish playfulness.

Image: Photograph by Norton Associates

18kt. Gold wire, Iron Wire, Sterling Silver, Rubber Tubing

2010

Nut and bolt with gold is a piece that I suppose could mark the start of a new collection. I have always been really interested in the nut and bolt, in fact I share this fascination with all manner of connecting instruments. I find their simple and inconspicuous functions a contrast to what is option a spectacularly interesting aesthetic.

Image 1: Photograph by Artist

Image 2/3: Photograph by Frances Marshall, Modeled by Rory Musgrave