See/ Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2007: Jewellery/ 12 Oct 2007 - 2 March 2008


‘Untitled’ (11 × 6cm) by Susan Cross; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007

‘Untitled’ (43×39×39mm) by Adam Paxon; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007

Image of research material by Mah Rana; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007

‘Veiled 1 Neckpiece’ (15×30×900mm) by Yoko Izawa; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007

‘Apple Tree Brooch’ (105×110×12mm) by Grainne Morton; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007

‘Life Cycle’ (350mm dia) by Nora Fok; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007
‘Untitled’ (11 × 6cm) by Susan Cross; Photo: Neil Bridge, 2007
Watch video
- Mah Rana 4:37
- Yoko Izawa 4:59
- Nora Fok 3:56
- Adam Paxon 5:32
- Susan Cross 4:02
- Grainne Morton 4:18
Watch this fascinating video clip of jewellery maker Mah Rana. For Mah Rana the main focus of her work is communication. She explains the significance of expression through jewellery and how her study of psychology has impacted her art practice.
For Izawa, the Veiled jewellery series, serves to express her interpretation of Japanese cultural values and religious spirituality.
Nora Fok, shortlisted for the Jerwood Applied Arts Prize, talks about the presence of natural plants as the her inspiration for her work.
Adam Paxon joint winner of the Jerwood Prize 2007 discusses his creative process. Let Adam Paxon take you through his creative process, from exploring craft, his choice of material, the challenges he faces, colour, light variances and the inspiration behi
“My new pieces investigate the third dimension. The protected spaced glimpsed through the woven construction offers potential for enrichment: contained explosions of colour and jewel-like elements suspended among apparently random strands.”
Grainne Morton discusses her inspirations and the challenges of working with different materials. See why Grainne’s work has become more narrative in recent years.


