summer celebrations

There was definite wedding fever going on this summer with two separate friends getting married in stunning locations in Scotland. As a bridesmaid at one and guest at the other I wanted to create something extra special for each couple. Above are the results of hand pressed petals and dried out rose buds I collected from the garden.

Mosaic Art

Beautiful handmade mosaic patterns created by members at Impact Art's Craft Cafe - a community arts project in Govan, Glasgow for over 60's. Every Wednesday I work as an Assistant Arts Tutor with the group and witness amazing creations being designed and made by a wonderful group of local people from the community. 

Willow Workshop

An assortment of hand crafted baskets and bowls in maker Liz Balfour's studio in Tranent near Edinburgh where I took part in a basket making workshop using natural willow.

Another Minimalism

          Art After Californian Light and Space 

Another Minimalism brings together works of art that are made as we look at them and experience them, altered by ever-changing conditions of light and time. Light - natural and artificial, filtered, projected, reflected and refracted - is the primary material in the exhibition. Words by Melissa E. Feldman 

Above are images of projections created by Olafur Eliasson tilted Ephemeral afterimage I saw at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh this week. I love his use of shape and colour, creating images that transform and blend together from one slide to the next. 

The Power of Mandalas

"Mandalas are designs that draw your eye towards their centres, and in doing so, focus the mind. Historically, mandalas are ancient forms of meditative art: the symmetrical, concentric circles are designed to ease the overloaded mind and release its deep-rooted creative and expressive inclination. Mandalas are found in deeply rooted and diverse cultures and religions across the world, wherever there is an impulse to tap into an unexplored part of the mind or spirit." Words by Tiddy Rowan.

Seeking inspiration from the beautiful mandalas by Paul Heussenstamm.

INDA Exhibiting with Twenty Eight at the Scottish Juniper Festival

"Pressed" print collection on display in Edinburgh during the Scottish Juniper Festival in June '15

New Petal Designs

A look at some new work I'm designing for my latest print collection.

Sanskrit: होली Holī

A postcard I bought capturing a colourful scene during the Holi Festival in India

Weaving Workshop

I recently attended a Weaving day workshop where I tried my hand at tapestry. The results from the class are above - an experimental colour block piece inspired by traditional Peruvian textile work.   

Contemporary Jewellery Exchange 2014

Last year I took part in the Contemporary Jewellery Exchange which featured designers and makers from all across the globe. The Exchange was initiated by a simple Facebook post from jeweller Olga Raben, based in Sweden. The response was phenomenal with the final number of participents reaching nearly 400. I was paired with a Spanish designer, Andrea Coderch, with whom I would made a piece for and sent to her in Spain. Above is an image of the neckpiece I made, titled "Felicidad". Read more about the Exchange at http://tje2014.wix.com/thejewelryexchange#!home/mainPage

Commission

These Sterling Silver with Amethyst stone drop earrings were commissioned by a Mexican student as an anniversary present for his girlfriend living in Mexico City. The Amethyst stones were purchased from Gemstones Brazil, although based in Edinburgh the stones are mined in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.   

Aloha Adventure

During the months from September to December I spent time travelling in the US, being fortunate enough to visit the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. The trip was extremley inspiring and gave me fresh ideas for my design work.

Print Making

Experimenting with Cyanotype processes and enjoying the unpredictability of the results. 

Dutch Exhibition

Geometric Floral  A collection of work being displayed in Delft, NL 

Pressed Collection

                                Display at Twenty Eight Collective in Stockbridge

New Collection For Summer Pop Up Shop

                                                 

The "Pressed" Collection was inspired by the delicacy of petals found scattered on the ground, their shape and colour changing as they become more fragile and transparent. This Limited Edition of work is on display and available to buy in Stockbridge, Edinburgh as part of the Twenty Eight Collective Pop Up Shop. 

http://www.twentyeightedinburgh.co.uk/

Introducing the Endless Summer Collection

A preview from the collaboration I did with Photographer Jaz Jadeo. 

Jewellery being modeled by Bo Kawczynska.

Moroccan Heat

 

Photographs from my recent trip to Morocco. A stunning country full of colour and energy

Beautiful Work by Italian designer Sveva Camurati 

On Location

A photo from the site of my latest collaboration with photographer Jaz Jagdeo - an old tram depot in Edinburgh's Leith area. Photos coming soon!