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Anna Gordon

I am constantly infuenced by my surroundings.  Sometimes it is considered, and other times these influences only become recognisable on completion of a piece.  These include nature or architectural detail, as well as everyday objects found around my home and workshop.  Each idea is sketched, and although I use a lot of geometric shapes in my work, I make each piece by hand in order to retain the spontaneity of the drawings.

I am interested in drawing and the quality of the drawn line.  I  see the pieces of jewellery as a sketch on the body, sometimes 3 dimensional and often with an element of movement.  I  enjoy the changes to a piece as the light plays on it, creating a shadow on the wearer or catching the brightness of gold leaf.  I like this contrast and feel it gives the work another dimension.

The repeated unit plays a key role in my work. I have recently been exploring this using textile pattern and prints, especially Japanese silks and origami papers.  I particularly enjoy experimenting with these simplified organic and geometric forms, using a palette of precious metal as well as introducing coloured papers,stones, fabric and enamel. I often incorporate cast silver branches or twigs as a starting point to each piece.