Designs that combine art with function
Whilst studying for a degree in Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics, I was drawn to the idea of designing objects that were both works of art and functional. I'd grown up with a wonderful old wall clock which, I realised, we all looked at several times a day. So, with their infinite design potential and constant draw to the eye, clocks became my passion.
I work with several types of metals including Nickel silver, Copper and Brass. Design and texture are created through the processes of heating, piercing, etching and engraving the metal. Each clock is fitted with quartz mechanisms.
New design range
These clocks are simpler than my Original design range. I've reduced the complexity and crucially the number of parts in their structure. Each has a simple arched metal support at the back. This has allowed me to design pieces that, though retaining the same distinctive aesthetic and crafted to the same high standards, are significantly less time and material intensive than my Original design range.
Winifred. Tapered square
Abstract leaf etch. Bright face.
w12cm, h10cm
£110
Georgia. Oval
Foliage etch.
w12.5cm, h11cm
£115
Charlie. Tall arch.
Cats on a bench.
w14cm, h13.5cm
£130
Lucie. Oval
Blue diamond etch.
w12.5cm, h10cm
£115
Cecily. Trapezium
Landscape etch.
w14cm, h9cm
£125
Charlie. Tall arch
Bird etch.
w14, h13.5cm
£130
Lucienne. Triangle
Repeat leaf etch.
w15cm, h10cm
£115
Alfred. Wide arch
Shell etch
w14cm, h9cm
£125
Berit. Triangular
Moroccan etch
w15cm, h10cm
£115
Charlie. Wide arch
Bird etch
w16 x h9cm
£125
Alfred. Oval
Shell etch
w12.5 x h11cm
£115
Eric. Tall arch clock
Landscape etch.
w14cm, h13.5 cm
£130
Tessa. Tapered square
Abstract leaf etch, blue face.
w12cm, h10cm
£110
Eric. Trapezium
Landscape etch.
w14cm, h9cm
£130
Anish. Tapered square
Spotty etch.
w12cm, h10cm
£110
Lucienne, Wide arch
Repeat leaf etch.
w16cm, h9cm
£125
Rear view of Triangle clock
Original design range
The clocks in this range have been designed as functional art. I have considered the freestanding forms from all angles, so they can be enjoyed (even if only occasionally) in the round. With backs that are as interesting as their fronts, many find homes on pianos, low tables or islands. Each clock is made using up to 12 pieces of metal. Although soldering is perhaps the more conventional technique for joining metal on this scale, I prefer to use rivets. I love them for their honesty and aesthetic appeal. My influences are broad and come from both nature and manmade design. Structural patterns inspired by anything from fossils to bridges. I have always been fascinated by the use of rivets and surface decoration in old armour, where a commitment to aesthetics alongside function is so clearly evident.
Wide rocking clock. Swooping birds
w17cm h9cm
£220
Diamond arch
w20cm h12cm
£220
Cone hat. Spotty
w12cm h10cm
£190
Rocking handbag. Sunflower
w14cm h10cm
£205
Triangular. Brass
w17cm h12cm
£210
Rocking handbag. branches
w15cm h11cm
£205
Oak wall clock. Maple leaves
diameter 21.5cm
£290
Oak wall clock. Foliage
diameter 30cm
£380
Squared Oak wall clock. Repeated leaf
diameter 27cm
£350
Oak wall clock. Spotty
diameter 21.5cm
£290
As I make my clocks by hand, the colours and textures will vary. The above images are examples of the styles I have made, as no two clocks are identical.