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Edinburgh Silversmith Bryony Knox is unveiling her new collection of sculptural silverware at SOFA Chicago. Kinetic metal birds and animals are combined with rich coloured glass to create functional vases, bowls and decanters. Craft Scotland- Booth 1224. www.bryonyknox.comTRANSCRIPT
BRYONY KNOXSILVER WITH A TWIST
Bryony’s experience as Silversmith in Residenceat Edinburgh Zoo has informed her recent collection - a series of kinetic silver objects, with function and form inspired by the essence of animals and birds. Her work also explores the combination of glass and contemporary chased silver, creating functional silverware with a twist. She will be showcasing these designs at SOFA - each individual piece brought to life using the ancient techniques of repousse and chasing.
Bryony graduated with a Masters in Design from Glasgow School of Art and she has been working in metal - from brooches and automata to gates - for nearly 20 years. She has a studio in Leith, Edinburgh and commissions include objects for J K Rowling, Wichester Cathedral & HRH Princess Anne.
Collection for
BRYONY KNOX
6 - 8 November2015
Hoopoe Sun Worshiper Box
The Hoopoe can spread his articulatedwings as he basks in the sunlight
chased silver and handblown grey glass40 x 40 x 40 cm
Grouse, Capercailiie & PtarmiganScottish Bird Bottle Pourers and Stopper for Whisky or Wine
As you tip the bottle to pour, The Glorious Grousemagically lifts his beak, by means of a hidden weight.
chased silver and handblown glass30 x 13 x 13 cm40 x 40 x 40 cm
Feather Goblet
Chased detail of a feather and gilded interior.Detail shows the Edinburgh Hallmark.
silver 12 x 8 x 8 cm
Raven
Kinetic bottle pourer- as you pourthe Ravens beak will open and shut.
Oxidised silver and blackglass20 x 15 x 10 cm
Pelican Bowl
As the Pelican opens his beak, a wriggling silver fish is revealed. This can be worn separately as a pendant.
Silver with peach pink handblown glass 40 x 45 x 830cm
Mad March HareDecanter with sculptural silver stopper
chased silver and handblown glass35 x 25 x 25 cm
Bryony specialises in the ancient silversmithing technique of Repousse and Chasing. By using pine pitch and a myriad of small steel punches, she fashions and forms these functional silver sculptures.
Listen to Bryony discuss her collection for SOFA by clicking here.
www.bryonyknox.com
STAND No. 1224
‘Animal Matters’ ~booth talk Fri 6th Nov at 11:00AM