Alison Counsell

Viscous Meniscus #1

sky blue and red enamel and copper

diameter 60mm height 70mm

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vessel red for joy

brass and pigmented jesmonite

height 115mm diameter 110mm

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vessel blue for faith

stainless steel and pigmented jesmonite

height 115mm diameter 110mm

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vessel aqua green for serenity

copper and pigmented jesmonite

height 115mm. diameter 110mm

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vessel white for purity

stainless steel and jesmonite

height 115mm. diameter 110mm

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vessel white for purity

stainless steel, laboratory glass, jesmonite and tinted jesmonite

height 115mm. diameter 110mm

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grafitti and mould / man and nature reclamation

inspired by graffiti found in the derelict Hepworth’s Factory (formerly Marshalls, Wraggs and Carblox works) which used to make refractory bricks. Situated near to where I live in the Loxley Valley, Sheffield

vessel - enamelled and patinated copper

diameter 110mm height 110mm

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vessel

height 225mm diameter 110mm

copper, enamel, brass

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vessel

height 200mm width 100mm

copper, enamel, brass

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vessel

brass and pigmented jesmonite

height 110mm length 180mm width 120mm

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Vessel - copper, enamel and gold leaf

70mm x 50mm, height 80mm

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Viscous Meniscus #2

enamel and copper

diameter 60mm height 70mm

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Viscous Meniscus #3

enamel and copper

diameter 60mm height 80mm

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yellow and white enamel and copper

diameter 60mm height 60mm

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Viscous Meniscus #17 #18

enamel, gold and silver plated copper

diameter 60mm height 40mm

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copper and enamel

diameter  70mm   height 120mm

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copper and enamel

diameter  70mm   height 120mm

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vessels

enamel and gold plated copper

diameter 60mm height 70mm

diameter 80mm height 40mm

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vessels

enamel and silver plated copper

diameter 60mm height 70mm

diameter 80mm height 40mm

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watertight mesh vessel - copper and thick transparent enamel

diameter 60mm height 35mm

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vessel - copper and enamel

diameter 50mm height 35mm

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vessel - copper and enamel

diameter 110mm height 45mm

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vessel - copper, enamel and gold leaf

diameter 110mm height 45mm

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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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This is a ‘daisy chain sketch’ necklace

iron wire, enamel and neoprene

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if you are interested in purchasing Daisy Pieces

daisy sketches in iron wire and enamel

pendents and earrings - iron wire, enamel, silver and neoprene

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if you would like to purchase pieces from the daisy collection