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About my work

My aim is to create unique engaging sculptural and
wearable objects. I love nature. My work is inspired
by the natural world I see. My interests are botanical,
the endless inspiration to be found in trees and the
whole plant world which surrounds us. This has driven
me to design and create plant like forms and more
recently, studying vegetables and fruit.
Celebrating the preciousness of our vegetables
and fruit and considering topics such as
consumption and sustainability.

This aspect of slowing down and ‘capturing something’
is echoed in the process of making. I absolutely love
making and being engaged in processes. It takes time
but it is absolutely worth it. In a very fast paced world
in constant change I wish to hold on to, and capture,
the process of making.

The process initially involves construction using
traditional silversmithing techniques such as raising,
forming sheet of metal to organic and flowing forms.

“Annemarie is a silversmith and
I admire her playful and
charming approach.”

- Liz Cooper, Design Manager,
@design_nationuk

About

Using traditional silversmithing techniques, Annemarie
makes sculptural and wearable objects. Her jewellery
pieces are going through multiple design stages, exploring
different materials and forms. Annemarie’s work is taking
inspiration from nature and captures the movement and
beauty of the constant flux.

 

Education

After completing her BDes (Hons) in Craft Design
specialising in Metalwork & Jewellery at the
National College of Art and Design (NCAD) in Dublin,
Annemarie took part in a one-year residential course at Bishopsland Educational Trust in the UK to focus
on furthering her skills and the professional aspect
of setting up a creative business.  In 2019 she finished
the 2 year DCCI Jewellery Skill Course in Kilkenny.

 
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Now

Currently based in Cork, she is working on a range of
fruit and vegetable inspired pieces as well as developing
a range of jewellery and objects from silver revisiting
multiple leaf constructions. Having located herself in
Cork, Annemarie is now working from National Sculpture Factory,
a shared workshop in Cork City.

Awards & Exhibitions

 In 2016, 2019 and 2021 Annemarie was a recipient of a Future
Makers Award
. In 2017, she was honoured to be selected
for an RDS Craft Award as an emerging maker in the silversmithing and metalwork category. In 2020 she
was chosen for a Golden Fleece Award.

Annemarie has exhibited her work in Ireland, the
UK and Europe and will continue to further develop
her career in jewellery and silversmithing as an
independent designer-maker.