Hello all, and welcome to my blog! I am currently working on a new collection of pieces which have been inspired by some of the ideas and imagery presented in myths and legends (particularly ancient Greek and Roman) and traditional fairytales (both western and eastern). As well as sketches I often produce small mixed-media pieces and/or maquettes when working on ideas for new work, and above are pictures of two such pieces produced whilst developing my current ideas. The work then evolves from ideas, techniques or shapes seen in these forms to become fully fledged jewellery designs.
In Greek mythology Pegasus, the winged horse, was born from the blood that fell from the Gorgon Medusa when she was slain by Perseus. Pegasus then flew off to live with the muses on mount Helicon. The idea of the Unicorn historically appeared in works of natural history rather than mythology, with elaborate descriptions of the creatures appearing in medieval bestiaries. Unicorns were often depicted with some goat- or deer-like features (a beard, cloven hooves), and their horn was believed to possess magical properties by many cultures. I have also been investigating Indian folk stories, and looking at the depiction of myths and legends in medieval tapestries.
