Hollow forms

Karen initially adopted the format of hollow form construction in order to create volume while minimising weight. Her learning from these earlier experiments, in the form of brooches and earrings, fed into more recent pieces.

Close-up of a black and gold brooch etched with a pattern inspired by lichen growing on a stone surface, set against a plain white background. The brooch is made of patinated copper with gold foil in parts.

Lichen

Brooch, copper, gilding metal, brass, storm gold

Close-up of a brooch made of brass, copper and gilding metal. The metal is partly patteren with punch marks and blackened using a patina recipe.

Homage to Chillida II

Brooch, brass, copper, gilding metal

Close-up of brooch. The brooch is black, silver and gold in colour. It is made from sterling silver, brass, copper and gilding metal and is partly blackened with a patina.

Homage to Chillida I

Brooch, sterling silver, brass, copper, gilding metal

Close-up of a black and gold circular brooch on a white surface.

Lines

Brooch, sterling silver, storm gold

Collection of small circular silver box earrings, some patinated brown/black, on a white surface.

Earrings, including hollow forms, sterling silver, patina

SITES OF MEMORY

PATTERN