I am an assembler of components and I strive to achieve a sense of rhythm which manifests itself into a linear path or journey. Predominantly a gold and silversmith I have reset my practice to evaluate other materials and push a sense of scale, as I see sculpture as large jewellery and so treat the method of construction in much the same way.
A maker at heart, I explore materials through direct handing and seek to develop a conversation between them and myself. I rarely stick to one media and welcome a dialogue between materials with contrasting properties. My overall objective is to create works which show refinement and consideration and exude considered responses.
My current work is concerned with exploratory forms which exhibit stillness. I am currently using porcelain as a canvas on which to stitch threads and track a journey across an assemblage of unimposing forms. When using line I am consciously choosing to Un obstruct areas and seek value in the space that lies between.
This work seeks to explore the value of conversation as we emerge from Covid and regain our new normal. I seek to recognise the importance of dialogue between makers and how those conversations provide questions and can offer clarity, there is much to be gained from listening to other viewpoints.
I wish to express the importance of open studios and art school conversations at a time when funding for the art is decreasing and students show a reluctance to participate in face to face learning.
Conversations
Black and white porcelain with Japanese gold threads
23cm Diameter
£185
Ann-Marie Hamilton