Member of the Month: Caroline Finlay
Caroline has been making and teaching jewellery and enamelling for over 35 years. She was fortunate to be taught enamelling by Margaret Shepherd at Grays School of Art in the 1980’s. Caroline uses silver and vitreous enamel to make her contemporary jewellery. Enamel allows her to introduce colour into her work and she uses a palette that echoes her coastal inspiration. Caroline explores the enamelling techniques of basse-taille, stencilling and cloisonné in a free, contemporary way, mixing colours and stoning back layers to mix glossy and matt surfaces and combines this with traditional jewellery making, creating unique mark making and distinctive pieces. Each stage is made by hand; she prefer the fluidity and uniqueness this gives her work, and it often develops during the process. She enjoys the connection this gives her with each piece and the spontaneity that experimenting with enamel allows.
Caroline will be exhibiting at the Pittenweem Arts Festival from 1st to 8th August (https://www.instagram.com/pittenweemartsfestival/)
The British Society of Enamellers has a broad membership, encompassing levels of expertise from enamel students to professional level enamellers. Our aim is to promote the highest standards of contemporary design and workmanship in all aspects of this unique and exciting medium.
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