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Jewellery Showcase -
Stephanie Jayne Summerhill & Ruth Tomlinson

1st March - 30th April 2003


This charming showcase is to introduce the work of two new jewellery designer-makers, Stephanie Jayne Summerhill and Ruth Tomlinson, both of whom graduated in 2001 from the University of Manchester. They have been chosen for this particular showcase because the designers work with similar themes focusing upon the natural world and creating unusual and intriguing items of beauty.

Ruth Tomlinson - "Head Ring"
Reticulated brass, gold leaf, silver and human hair.
Ruth Tomlinson is driven by the inspiration "Mother Nature" has upon us, notably the changing cycles and seasons. Alongside this particular ideology she also finds inspiration through Pre - Raphaelite imagery and symbolism and has a great admiration for Japanese fashion and Victorian mourning jewellery. She uses a variety of materials, including silver, gold and porcelain.



Stephanie Jayne Summerhill - Twig neckpiece


Stephanie Jayne Summerhill's work is free of limitations; she creates her work to be worn on both traditional and more unusual areas of the body. For inspiration, she looks at the work of Andy Goldsworthy and Alberto Giacometti.

Stephanie continually refers to organic forms and natural shapes. Her passion for the particular shapes, forms and textures of wood has to be her main motivation.



Stephanie Jayne Summerhill -
Anodised and laser marked bangle

Following the completion of her degree, Stephanie continued developing her jewellery range through studying for an MA. She was introduced to new technologies and has begun using materials such as resin, acrylic and anodised aluminium. Stephanie uses a combination of traditional shaping and forming methods together with decorative effects created by laser marking.
This colourful range of work is inspired by 60's and 70's design, especially pattern and shape.

Both of Stephanie's ranges will be on display.


Stephanie Jayne Summerhill -
Coloured resin and white metal lathed rings


Stephanie Jayne Summerhill -
Coloured resin and white metal detailed rings

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