FROST Exhibition starts 2nd December at St Paul’s Gallery, Birmingham

FROST

“A touring exhibition of glistening bespoke jewellery never seen before”

For the first time ever the Design Space incubates will be hosting a touring exhibition starting in St Paul’s Gallery, and finishing in Design Space. The exhibition includes 18 new designers, each and every one creating exquisite collections. Do not miss this one-off opportunity to view some of the newest, most unique and bespoke jewellery, because you will be sure to be left glistening this Christmas.

St Pauls Gallery – 94-108 Northwood Street, Birmingham, B3 1TH

Tel No: 0121 236 5800

2^nd December –  6^th December

Gallery opening times: 10am – 6pm

‘David Louis Project’ at Artfull Expression – 23-24 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6JQ

Tel No: 0121 212 0430

8^th December – 14^th December

Gallery opening times: 10am – 4.30pm (Sunday 11am – 3pm)

Open Studios at Design Space – Unit 2, 25-33 Hylton Street, Birmingham, B18 6HJ

Tel No: 0121 523 6294

13th December – 20th December

Opening times: 10am – 4pm

Contact Details:

Clare Pardoe
0752 611 6233
Email: clare.pardoe@gmail.com

Admission: Free

Sensual Silver – Sake Collection

My work is focussed on satisfying the senses, the initial appeal of the sight of the pieces draws one in to want to hold and touch them. As they are held their function becomes apparent and the act of drinking adds the sense of taste to the list.

I have created a series of sake cups influenced by the beauty of the female form. The soft, gentle curves draw the eye into the little details in each cup, a belly button, a nipple, the curve of a spine. I have used the features to create bases or pouring elements in my pieces, adding to their functionality as well as their aesthetic. I see this set as a collectable group of items that juxtapose one another, each piece drawing one’s attention to the beauty of elements we so often miss on our own bodies. Sake cups are seen as sentimental objects to the owner, I have incorporated this concept into my wearable pieces, allowing the cup and ladle to travel with the person as a keepsake.

The collection is based on a family; the jug is inspired by the curve of a pregnant woman’s body, the mother’s role as the provider is particularly appropriate to this concept. Each piece has its own individual personality, size and form, they gather together like a huddle of little children.

About Me

Having recently graduated from a jewellery and silversmithing degree I am currently in the process of expanding my collection and starting up my business. My work is always very concept driven and is heavily influenced by the female form. Sensual, tactile and organic, the pieces ask you to touch them, experiencing their soft exterior. A contradiction to what you would usually assume metal would feel like I know – but have a look at my images and come visit my exhibitions if you can and see them for yourself!

My business name is Phioro – a word split into two, Phi – the golden number – Leonardo DaVinci’s ratio of perfection and Oro – Italian for Gold. The work I create represents the perfection we achieve in life by just being ourselves. Accepting our good bits with our bad bits and celebrating the beauty of human form.