Maker CV

Divided Fruit dish

Landscape of dining - open table diningscape (1 image of 40)

Landscape of dining - closed table diningscape ( 1 image of 40)

Bread and Butter server

Artist

Heather O' Connor

Born

1978 in Brighton

Region

Arts Council England London

Work Made

Contemporary silverware and jewellery

Materials Used

silver, 18ct gold, wood, concrete

Methods Used

spining, raising, scoring, folding, soldering,

Price Range

£50 to £3000

Statement

My designs are predominantly informed by an interest in landscape and garden design, in particular the use of formal and informal structuring within a garden. I abstract ideas regarding the use of structure, composition, space, proportion and boundaries, and explore how these elements can be used to control and support nature within the garden, or, to support foods and plants within the domestic environment. I am also interested in the emotional implications offered by the use of boundaries within design. I work mainly in silver, often combining precious metal with traditionally structural materials such as wood or concrete, for both practical and aesthetic reasons. I often produce objects that are intended to be used or displayed collectively, and enjoy the way the structure of one object can inform, or in turn be informed by, the shape or composition of the objects or environment around it. By taking my influence from the way gardens are framed and arranged, supported and controlled, I aim to create unique and desirable objects that combine function and display in equal measure.

Availability of work

By Commission
From exhibitions
From maker's workshop

Artist Profile

My workshop/studio can be visited by appointment
I sell work online
I am able to give talks and run workshops for schools/community groups
I have experience of teaching crafts
I am happy to respond to student enquiries
I am experienced in writing about crafts