Adele Brereton's work is based upon the traditional Silversmithing technique of Hand Raising, where a flat sheet of metal is hammered into a hollow form. Inspiration is drawn both from archaeological artefacts and interesting forms and textures found in nature. Using Silver and Gold, these hand raised elements are often combined with hand carved wood, creating one off pieces that are both organic and tactile.
Her work at the Museum of London Archives has indulged a fascination with historical objects and inspired her to unearth her own artefacts. Adele's new collection explores the use of found objects including pieces of glass and pottery. Explorations at the River Thames have translated into a curiosity for new materials, playing with the contrasts of the natural and man-made. A link is forged with her local industrial landscape, combining stainless steel with precious materials and washed up remnants of the past.
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2010 |
Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London |
2010 |
Dazzle, National Theatre, London |
2010 |
Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh |
2010 |
Collect, Cockpit Arts, Saatchi Gallery, London |
2010 |
Coast to Coast, Palterman & Thomas, Swansea |
2010 |
Rings, The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds |
2009 |
Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London |
2009 |
Dazzle, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh |
2009 |
Inspiration, Black Swan Arts, Frome |
2009 |
Ring Theory, Yorkshire Sculpture Park |
2008 |
Origin, Somerset House, London |
2008 |
Goldsmiths' Fair, Goldsmiths' Hall, London |
2007 |
Paper, Rock, Scissors, Magnifitat. Edinburgh |
2006 |
Collect, Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
2005 |
Create, Devon Guild of Craftsmen |
2005 |
BraveArt, Atlantis Gallery, London |
2010 |
Contemporary Craft Fair. Best Stand |
2009 |
Crafts Council Development Award |
2005 |
Goldsmiths' Company. Precious Metal Bursary |
2005 |
Goldsmiths' Company. College Silver Grant |
2004 |
Ortak Jewellery Design Competition. First Prize |
2003 |
Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship and Design Awards. Silversmithing Design, Commended |
2002 |
Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship and Design Awards. Silversmithing Design, Commended |
2005—2006 |
Bishopsland Educational Trust. Postgraduate Training, Silversmithing and Jewellery. |
2002—2005 |
Edinburgh College of Art. BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery. |
1998—2001 |
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, BA (Hons) Music. |
1997—1998 |
Camberwell College of Art, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
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