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1st & 2nd August 2026
LEAMINGTON SPA
10am-6pm
Adele Taylor
Website:
adele taylor 1966
adeletaylorjewellery
Chased Landscape wall piece
Silver and gold landscape brooches
Chased landscape bowls
Biography
My work explores the beauty of line, texture, and pattern, particularly as they occur in the landscape. I am drawn to the natural qualities of materials, especially metals, paper and drawing media, allowing them to behave in their own way. This unforced approach is central to my practice; I embrace the unpredictability of the medium rather than attempting to control it too much.
I am fascinated by the way objects appear from a distance and how they change upon closer inspection, revealing previously hidden details. The process of handcrafting each piece, whether jewellery, artwork, or objects is an essential part of my creative process. I enjoy layering, covering, and making both deliberate and accidental marks. I am intrigued by the tension between seemingly unconnected elements, which, upon closer inspection, reveal their connections and meaning. Through my work, I aim to capture the subtle interplay between materials, process, and perception.
inspiration
My work as a contemporary jeweller and maker of small objects is influenced by my appreciation for handcraft and the working qualities of materials. A trip to Iceland, where the vast volcanic landscape, with its linear textures and patterns, left a lasting impression on me. The unique beauty of the environment inspired me to explore these patterns further, integrating them into my designs. The subtle, muted colours of Iceland’s landscape, which resonates with the hues found in metals and stones, have also become a key element in my work. I have since been developing pieces that reflect the essence of this landscape, merging my passion for metalwork with my renewed interest in drawing and painting, to create textured, chased-metal landscapes.
medium
In my jewellery and object making, I work with both precious and non precious metals. I use beautiful, old handmade chasing tools and a hammer, drawing directly onto metal like using a pencil on paper. I let the metal respond naturally, allowing it to stretch and distort, leaving its own marks as it deforms. This creates an organic quality in the work, where the metal’s reaction to the chasing process becomes part of the design. I use chemicals to oxidise the surface, mimicking the natural tarnishing process of metal over time. This adds drama, definition, and reveals the subtle colours in the landscape. Through these methods, I exploit the working properties of the materials, allowing the process itself to shape and inform the final piece.