abigail brown

Abigail has a particular interest in the lines, folds and forms of the human body and how these are continually changing.

She is fascinated by the sensuous qualities that our bodies possess, and often portrays areas of the body that are not normally associated with these attributes.

Abigail tries to represent the warmth and softness of flesh in a material that is by nature hard and cold, aiming to create a piece of silverware that is tactile and sensual, and invites interaction.

Abigail is interested in the similarities of form and shape that appear within nature; and in the marriage of organic and structured form, and seeks to create a union between the two in her work, as in her Square Fruit Bowls and Folded Squares Neckpiece.

Recently, she is increasingly influenced by her surroundings in Cornwall, and in the idea of the body as a landscape. Abigail creates bowls and vessels by raising and sinking flat sheets or discs of silver, using a variety of metal and wooden hammers and stakes. The spontaneous nature of the work means that each piece is unique and sculptural.

The jewellery has evolved directly from her silversmithing work. She uses the same raising and sinking techniques to produce small pieces of silversmithing for the body. The range has developed from cutting larger pieces of silversmithing into units to create necklaces, bracelets, brooches and earrings.

Abigail likes the concept of creating jewellery inspired by the body that is then related back to the body when it is worn.

Recently Abigail has developed her jewellery range further by exploring a Korean technique called Keum Boo. This involves using squares of gold foil and fusing it to the surface of the silver jewellery.

Abigail has also begun to use precious and semi-precious stones set in 1 8 ct gold.