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Robert Foster

The strong driving force behind my creative practice is to explore and invent. I transcribe over this fascination with visual language and the understanding of material and process. The results of my investigation are both diverse in form and function as well as appearance. In spite of this multiplicity people say that there is a commonality in my work, p...

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Gilbert Riedelbauch

As much as the mind links an idea with a design solution, the hand connects design to the making process. Making becomes the extension of design and forms the essence of craft. New technologies play an ever increasing part in my working practice. The skillful manipulation of tools and process - the basis of making - is equally important for digital wor...

Oliver Smith

I am a silversmith with a particular interest in hammer techniques and a passion for hot forging. The production of flatware and hollowware using traditional materials and techniques is the foundation of my practice and the source of much of my creative thinking. In making objects for the table I am inspired by the conviviality of the shared meal. La...

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Blanche Tilden

Tilden has exhibited nationally and internationally since 1990. A unique approach to materials, along with a focus on repetition has developed over this time. A fascination with mechanical devices, fuelled by a desire to understand how things work continually inspires Tilden's jewellery. This understanding enables her to explore glass both as a mate...