Susan Wilkinson
Artwork for Susan Wilkinson
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
I work in recycled silver and semi-precious stones to produce textured organic silver jewellery. I use different techniques to produce the random forms and surfaces, the silver is left matte, and I prefer to use raw stones from small-scale traders when available. Nothing is cast, each item is either made individually or as part of a small batch
For you what does being an artist mean?:
It means freedom, focus, discovery and experimentation.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
I am a designer maker of jewellery, working in recycled silver and semi-precious stones.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I am a designer maker of silver jewellery. I am also a part-time student working towards a BA in Contemporary Design Crafts.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
City & Guilds Jewellery & Design.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
2025 November/December: Guest Exhibitor, Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen, Cheltenham. 2025 September: h.Art, Jenny Pickford & Friends, Newton, Leominster. 2025 June: Cheltenham Open Studios, Sixteen Gallery, Cheltenham. 2025 February/March: Guest Exhibitor, Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen, Cheltenham. 2025 February: Spring Collective, Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham. 2024 December: Small Works, Spring Gallery, Cheltenham. 2024 September: h.Art, Jenny Pickford & Friends, Newton, Leominster. 2024 July: Making Marks, Cheltenham. 2023 December: Bizarre Bazaar, Leominster. 2023 September: h.Art, Jenny Pickford & Friends, Newton, Leominster. 2023 June: Cheltenham Open Studios. 2023 March: Rodborough Collective, Stroud.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
New Brewery Arts, Cirencester Take4 Gallery, Ledbury