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Jesa Marshall
After
completing a Foundation Diploma at Bournemouth & Poole College of
Art & Design Jesa gained an Honors Degree in History of Art and Design
at Winchester College of Art. Although she loved the world of art history
she was frustrated by the lack of hands on creativity and began to make
jewellery. She went on to study Precious Jewellery at Portsmouth University
and finally at the Sir John Cass dept. at London Guildhall University.
Jesa has been working as a professional jewellery designer for over 12
years and has been teaching and running Flux ’n’ Flame since
2003.
Jesa’s work can be seen in shops and galleries and shows throughout
the uk.
In 2009 she was awarded the Craft & Design Silver award for Jewellery
and has recently been selected to create a collection of jewellery for
the ‘Enchanted Palace’ exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Jesa combines precious metals with quality gem stones to create beautifully
organic Jewellery. Her love for dark fairytales and all things weird and
wonderful is manifested in her jewellery collections which incorporate
tiny sculptures of birds, animals, plants and objects into wearable stories.
Jesa works to commission as well as producing work for galleries &
exhibitions.
Jesa will be exhibiting in the Design Gallery at IJL 2010
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Al Marshall
Al has worked with metal for over 20 years during his previous career. A fascination for sculptural forms has led him to adapt his skills to create stunning jewellery.
He designs 'mechanically' influenced pieces, often simplistic forms with accents of texture or colour inspired by shapes found in nature and manmade structures.
He is highly skilled in metal forming / forging techniques and loves the challenge of creating three dimensional forms. Al's work often has technical features such as cunningly disguised clasps or mechanical elements hidden within a simple shape.
Alongside making Jewellery & teaching Al is revisiting his roots in building custom vehicles. With a love for motorcycles a 'Crow' inspired custom motorcycle is in the early stages of it's build, to see some of the things he's done have a look at Al's work.
Al works to commission as well as producing work for galleries & exhibitions. Al is a member of the Association of contemporary Jewellery. ( ACJ ).
Al will be exhibiting in the Design Gallery with a completly NEW collection at IJL 2010
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Fran Barker
Fran
has been teaching alongside Jesa & Al at Flux 'n' Flame since 2005.
After studying art and photography at Brockenhurst College, Fran completed
a foundation national diploma in art and design at The Bournemouth Arts
Institute. Here she evolved a passion for working in 3D and experimenting
with metals.
Working in industry Fran developed her skills and gained valuable experience
as a metalwork finisher for a specialist company making commissioned lamps
and lanterns for interior designers. Here she aquired the skills of Acid
etching, patinating and developed painting techniques.
Fran designs intricate and delicate pieces of jewellery using fabulous
gemstones, often with mixed metals. Her interest in metals other than
silver and gold means she creates technically challenging pieces which
use cold joints, rivets and tiny chain work.
Fran works to commission and produces collections of work which she sells
to shops and galleries around the UK.
Fran will be exhibiting in the Design Gallery at IJL 2010
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Sally Plummer
Sally
became part of the Flux 'n' Flame Team in the summer of 2006 and has been
teaching alongside Fran and Jesa since then.
Sally takes her inspiration from nature and creates beautiful jewellery
which is often organic and fluid in form. She combines silver, beautiful
gemstones, and enamels with alternative materials such as anodized aluminium
to create wonderfully flowing creatures and flora.
Sally works to commission as well as producing collections which she sells
at fairs and exhibitions.
