Iona Hall
About Iona Hall
Iona Hall’s work is inspired by her upbringing on the Scottish coast, where creativity was nurtured in a household filled with art materials and a working studio. Iona expresses her ideas through drawing and illustration, developing themes that feed into a visual language reflecting an attentiveness to the tactile qualities. Iona graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in Silversmithing and Jewellery and trained further at Bishopsland Educational Trust. Iona’s work evokes the thrill of discovery, like spotting a stone among countless pebbles sparking a moment of connection. Three times awarded by Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, Iona responds intuitively to metal as a drawing surface, using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques to sculpt, texture and form an illustrative narrative.
Iona’s practice has further accolades including the Heritage Crafts Precious Metals Bursary (funded by the Royal Mint), Contemporary British Silversmiths Industry Award, and the Visual Arts and Crafts Award.
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Her focus is attuned to a sense of discovery. Weathered rocks, seaweed threads, clustered pebbles, and water channels animate the shoreline, forming a dialogue between organic lines and angular forms. The process begins with observational drawings or intuitive impressions. Iona merges elements from multiple drawings to echo the act of exploring. By concentrating on details that invite touch – tactile contrasts, sporadic patterns – their arrangement is a considered part of the craftsmanship of both physical form and design. Contrasts of matte, polished, and gold finishes highlight moments of discovery. Opening the objects reveals hidden details and functions, heightening the promise of treasure within.
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All Goldsmiths’ Fair exhibitors welcome commissions. Don’t hesitate to contact this maker and start a conversation about commissioning a piece, unique to you. Examples of commissioning include transforming or combining old jewellery into new pieces, incorporating stones into new settings, or simply working together to create a bespoke piece in the style of this maker.
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