JOANNE THOMPSON LINK FROM THE GREENHOUSE
JOANNE THOMPSON LINK 6 - 30 June 2018
The Scottish Gallery presents Link - new work from Edinburgh based contemporary jeweller Joanne Thompson. Joanne creates special everyday wearable pieces and extraordinary three dimensional necklaces and bracelets which are comfortable, elegant and easy to wear. Her distinctive silver and soft black palette is playful and sensual; elegant movement is integral to her jewellery. Ancient chain maille patterns are a constant inspiration. Joanne experiments with the scale, weight, form and texture of the chains, making sculptural forms, necklaces, bracelets and earrings which are voluminous yet light, tactile and extremely durable.
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Arran Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L40 cms ÂŁ1,530
Tallach Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L45 cms ÂŁ1,530
Tallach Bud Chain Necklace VI, 2017 detail, 2018 oxidised silver silver, paint L45 L225cms cms ÂŁ1,530 ÂŁ1,600
Lusk Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L70 cms ÂŁ1,530
Working intuitively with her materials, Joanne’s designs are created through experimentation with ancient chainmaille patterns. Once patterns are selected Joanne plays with scale, form and numbers of units, creating sculptural jewellery that drapes with fluidity and movement. Following her unique and complex patterns, all of Joanne’s jewellery begins with fine guage silver wire, from which she hand-makes individual jump links, soldering and hammering each loop as the piece is created. The intricate unit construction technique is time consuming, however, the magic of watching a piece come to life during its creation is extremely rewarding. The final jewellery is satisfyingly tactile, full of movement and life, very durable and most of all, wearable.
Hopper Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L50 cms £1,530
Aden Necklace, 2018 silver L30 cms ÂŁ550
Aden Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L30 cms ÂŁ550
Buie Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L36 cms ÂŁ620
Jarvie Necklace, 2018 silver L26 cms ÂŁ620
Ervine Necklace and detail, 2018 silver L25 cms ÂŁ550
Elliston Necklace, 2018 oxidised silver L35 cms ÂŁ720
Ervine Bracelet, 2018 oxidised silver (also vailable in silver) ÂŁ280
JOANNE THOMPSON b. 1971
Joanne Thompson was born in Annan, Dumfries & Galloway and now lives and works in Edinburgh. Joanne’s jewellery has been exhibited both nationally and internationallyand has won her numerous awards. Education: 1993-95 Royal College of Art, MA Jewellery 1989-93 Edinburgh College of Art, BA(hons) 1st class Selected Awards: 2018 Creative Scotland, Open Funding 2015 Creative Scotland, Open Funding 2011 Inches Carr Trust 2003 Scottish Arts Council, Awarded funding towards foreign investment 2001 Finalist, British Craft in Japan Award, Chelsea Crafts Fair, Trade Partners UK 1996 Crafts Council Setting Up Grant 1995 Achievement of Design in Precious Metals, Selfridges
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CONTEMPORARY ART SINCE 1842