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About Isabel Honey Coles

Isabel creates objects of beauty which document imperfect and subtle forms, finding inspiration in and paying homage to ancient techniques and art forms to connect the wearer to the past. She is interested in organic and flawed imagery, particularly the things which are overlooked by others.

Her recent body of work was inspired by the landscape of moss that grew in the walls and cracks of the urban scenery around her. She found beauty in their spherical forms and detailed textures. Her use of the ancient technique granulation is an integral part of her practise adding a material value and an intimate experience for the wearer as the technique requires a deep understanding of the materials and processes.

Granulation is characterised by the use of metallic bonding processes to join granules of precious metal to a substrate of the same metal. Each granule has its own individual identity that works as part of a larger concept. Isabel’s use of granulation aims to be innovative and develop the possibilities of the ancient technique in contemporary settings.

Isabel is part of our new graduate showcase and graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2025.