Alison Counsell

neckpiece

silver plated copper, enamel and silicone

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This piece began its life as a wearable experiment. The creating process feels visceral, akin to squeezing organic energy into an inert and lifeless form. Physically I have worked with pigmented silicone, which are forced into woven mesh and coiled wire frameworks. When set the silicone is slightly flexible and silky to touch. My hope is that when wearing one of these neckpieces, a subtle spark of this ‘living’ energy will shift and is make itself known to the wearer.

I feel we have to embrace our humanity, the fact we are all different, yet the same. We need to be more curious about others as individuals and enjoy the rich medley of life.

linked chain – silver plated copper and silicone

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The creating process feels visceral, akin to squeezing organic energy into an inert and lifeless form. Physically I have worked with pigmented silicone, which are forced into woven mesh and coiled wire frameworks. When set the silicone is slightly flexible and silky to touch…..suggestive of reptilian skin. My hope is that when wearing one of these neckpieces, a subtle spark of this ‘living’ energy will shift and is make itself known to the wearer.

linked chain

silver plated copper and silicone

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light, warm breath

linked chains

iron wire and silicone

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In cell biology, an organelle is a specialised subunit within a cell, which has a specific function. Individual organelles are separately enclosed within their own lipid bilayers.

The creating process feels visceral, akin to squeezing organic energy into an inert and lifeless form. Physically I have worked with pigmented silicone, which are forced into woven mesh and coiled wire frameworks. When set the silicone is slightly flexible and silky to touch. My hope is that when wearing one of these neckpieces, a subtle spark of this ‘living’ energy will shift and is make itself known to the wearer.

rings & bangles – copper and silicone (gold and silver plated)

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I replenish you, you replenish me, I replenish you…..

enamel on copper, oxidised silver plated ball chain

diameter 50mm  height 60mm

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if you would like to purchasing a Replenish pendant / wearable drinking vessel

Created for the ‘Five Elements – Journey of Creation’ exhibition at the Centre for Innovative Material and Technology, Hong Kong Design Institute

chain – iron wire, enamel, silicone

rings – iron wire, copper, enamel

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if you would like to purchase Balls of Fire

chain – iron wire, enamel, silicone

The chalcedon green and creamy white reference domestic appliances in the 50s.

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if you are interested in purchasing Domestic Dream

White Ovals

necklace / chain iron wire, enamel and pigmented silicone

Red Hoops

necklace / chain iron wire, enamel, neoprene O rings and silk thread

warm, muggy summer air

linked chain

iron wire and silicone

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