Southbank Bristol Arts

My interest in jewellery was aroused at an early age. Initial making skills were gained whilst at Dartington Hall School. In the 1970s these were extended whilst studying at Queens Road College of Art and Design, 1996-1999. I have been designing, making and selling jewellery ever since. More recently it has become my full-time occupation.

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Jewellery captured my imagination as a child. My grandmother would let me play with her jewels, if I was good, all very loved and part of her style. Stories of Marco Polo, The Moonstone and lost treasure ships fuelled my imagination.

During the 1980s I was a regular visitor to the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol, visiting the frequent contemporary jewellery exhibitions, showcasing innovative, international jewellery. In the 1990s I studied at Filton College in Queens Road, Bristol for ONC and HNC in Jewellery.

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I have recently retired after many years of running my own jewellery shop 'Vivica's' in Westbury-on-Trym. Now I have time to indulge my love of working with silver. Generally taking my inspiration from plants and natural forms, I make very wearable pieces of jewellery.

I have developed a wide range of designs of flowers and curved shapes which can be linked together to create a variety of different jewellery pieces. I also use handmade glass beads which are collected from my travels.

I have exhibited widely in the west country and my work has gone to the USA, Japan and China.

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'Every morning I wake up and thank God for my unique ability to accessorize.'
Kitsch, sparkly jewellery and bits.
giloats@blueyonder.co.uk
07817 175 450

i originally graduated from art college with a degree in graphic design and worked for a london advertising for five years before taking a year out to travel in latin america. inspired by my travels, i taught myself silversmithing and jewellery making techniques from a book in a spare bedroom.

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