email: rg@rachelgogerly.co.uk

web: www.rachelgogerly.co.uk

Based in the West Midlands, Rachel is a Designer Maker of contemporary silver and fine enamel jewellery. Simplicity of design and the clarity of transparent enamel, using the classic techniques of champlevé, basse taille and engine turning define her work. As an Enameller, she has a continuing enjoyment of this demanding yet extremely satisfying lustrous medium, which as a traditional craft dating back to ancient times still has great relevance today.

Inspiration comes from the compelling qualities of the enamel, along with a desire to produce designs that promote those qualities. Sources from the natural world are frequently drawn upon to create clean lines and smooth forms, which are combined with subtle texturing under the surface of the enamel adding detail and depth to the colours.

Enamel is an inorganic compound consisting of a silica base, like glass, with metallic oxides and salts to give the enamel its colour. It fuses to certain metals when heated to the correct temperature. Transparent enamels allow the light to pass through them producing vibrant colours. They also have a tactile silk-like quality making them appealing to the eye and a pleasure to wear.

The Collection includes ranges for both men and women, with special items for all occasions. Commission work is undertaken, the most recent being for The Goldsmiths’ Company, who also added a piece to their Permanent Collection.

Rachel has won several business and craft awards since setting up her own workshop in 1986 and exhibits her work regularly throughout the country in shops and galleries and at selective fairs. Rachel has been a frequent exhibitor at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Fair for over 12 years. All current details of where her work is available are on her own website exhibitions page. (See link above)

Rachel also runs enamelling classes from her workshop during the year. Details are also featured on her website listing forthcoming dates. As a past and present Selector for various art and craft organisations Rachel is a committed promoter of her discipline.

Page 1 of 3 | Next Page >