Goldsmiths' Fair '09

Taking it easy today after a lot of standing yesterday - went to London to Goldsmiths' Hall for their annual jewellery and silverware exhibition. The most amazing array of talent here, and everyone willing to chat and discuss their work. Although the entries are for sale they were a little beyond my purse, but having said that, most of it was sensible pricing and some was affordable. It was the second week of the Fair (different exhibitors from the first week) and I think among my favourites were Amy Duggan ('Intriguing angles and surfaces discovered in the urban environment provide inspiration'), Adele Brereton ('gold and silver forms often combined with smooth handcarved wooden elements') and Sheila R McDonald's enamelling, which shows her love of colour and drawing. Finally, I have to mention the brilliant Jenny Edge's collection of colourful and sweeping curved pieces using the technique of anticlastic raising.


Jenny Edge Sheila McDonald Amy Duggan Adele Brereton