Member of the Month: Sally Lees

Sally Lees has been working on a collection of jewellery inspired by the Mediterranean's crystalline waters and sandy beaches. The layering of colours in her work echos the many hues found above and below the water and along its coastlines. The pieces are enamelled in a process of firing layer upon layer of opaque enamel powders whilst repeatedly stoning them back to reveal the colours beneath. To complete them some items are hung with beaten silver jump rings and chains and embellished with lines of lapis lazuli or peridots. She has also been working on creating wall hung sculptural pieces on the same theme some with her interpretation of the Mediterranean Sea at dusk. These will be exhibited at the next Cockpit Open Studios where her workshop is based.

Find more about Sally on her website, Instagram or Facebook.

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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