Fiona Mitcham

My jewellery designs are influenced by topographical maps, navigational charts and devices.  I enjoy the intricate graphic detailing of both old and foreign maps, exploring the complex layers I discover the subtle variation of line quality, repetition and tiny symbols.  On a recent trip to the Oxford Science Museum I discovered ancient aids to navigation, hand crafted devices created to explore and understand the world and solar system.  These structures are the inspiration for the strong symbolic forms I create.   My current collection of jewellery is constructed with silver, gold and gemstones.  Parts of the silver are etched with sections of maps which interact with the bold lines and curves of wire.

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