Rauni Higson
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Jewellery
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Gemwaith
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Rauni Higson is one of Britain’s leading silversmiths. Originally trained in Finland, her studio, a converted chapel, is located in the dramatic landscape of Snowdonia, a rich backdrop of mountainous crags and rugged coastline that informs her work. All her pieces are made by hand and by hammer, using her contemporary interpretation of traditional skills.
“I am fascinated by capturing movement, growth, fluidity and flow in the seemingly rigid medium of metal… I leave evidence of the process of making in my finished pieces so that people can see that they are formed by hammers and hands. I make many of my own tools to create my distinctive style. I strive to capture something of the beauty of nature without directly imitating it. I like to describe my work as a love letter to Snowdonia.”
Rauni has personally mentored a number of the next generation of silversmiths and pioneered the Contemporary British Silversmiths Skills Training Programme which launched in 2016.
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Mae Rauni Higson yn un o ofaint arian mwyaf blaenllaw Prydain. Cafodd ei hyfforddi’n wreiddiol yn y Ffindir, ac mae ei stiwdio, capel wedi’i addasu, wedi’i lleoli yn nhirwedd ddramatig Eryri, cefnlen gyfoethog o greigiau mynyddig ac arfordir garw sy’n llywio ei gwaith. Gwnaed ei holl ddarnau â llaw a morthwyl, gan ddefnyddio ei dehongliad cyfoes o sgiliau traddodiadol.
“Caf fy nghyfareddu wrth ddal symudiad, tyfiant, llifedd a llif yn y cyfrwng ymddangosiadol anhyblyg o fetel… Rwy’n gadael tystiolaeth o’r broses greadigol yn fy narnau gorffenedig fel bod pobl yn medru gweld eu bod wedi eu ffurfio gan forthwylion a dwylo. Rwy’n llunio llawer o’m hoffer fy hun er mwyn creu fy arddull arbennig. Rwy’n ymdrechu i ddal rhywbeth o harddwch natur heb ei ddynwared yn uniongyrchol. Rwy’n hoffi disgrifio fy ngwaith fel llythyr serch i Eryri.”
Mae Rauni wedi mentora nifer o ofaint arian y genhedlaeth nesaf yn bersonol ac wedi arloesi Rhaglen Hyfforddi Sgiliau’r Contemporary British Silversmiths a lansiwyd yn 2016
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Sterling silver open torc bangle.
Catch eyes with this unusual, striking Sweet Pea Bangle inspired by the delicate, ruffled petals of Sweet Pea flowers. You can almost smell the fragrant blossom! The design is deliberately both asymmetric, and balanced, so it is comfortable to wear. Each bangle is hand crafted by hammering a single sheet of silver, creating flowing curves and textures that recreate the 3-dimensional soft sculpture of petals, with a glistening, burnished edge to contrast with the soft, satin finish. The waves and curves are generated spontaneously as the piece is made, so no two are exactly alike, as is the way in the natural world.
Material: Sterling Silver
Size: Approximately 0.8cm wide at narrowest, approx 1.5cm wide at widest, average wrist size. This bangle is somewhat adjustable for size due to the design, and fits most wrists. Sterling silver and hallmarked in London.
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Breichled torc agored arian sterling.
Tynnwch sylw gyda’r Freichled Pys Pêr anarferol, drawiadol hon a ysbrydolwyd gan betalau cynnil, crych blodau Pys Pêr. Medrwch bron ag arogli’r blodau persawrus! O fwriad mae’r dyluniad yn anghymesur ac yn gytbwys hefyd, felly mae’n teimlo’n braf i’w wisgo. Caiff pob breichled ei llunio â llaw drwy forthwylio dalen unigol o arian, gan greu cromliniau a gweadeddau llifol sy’n ail-greu’r cerflunwaith meddal tri-dimensiwn o betalau, gydag ymyl disglair, gloyw i gyferbynnu â’r gorffeniad meddal, sglein. Caiff y tonnau a’r cromliniau eu cynhyrchu’n fyrfyfyr wrth i’r darn gael ei greu, felly nid yw un darn yr union yr un fath, yn yr un ffordd â byd natur.
Defnydd: Arian Sterling
Maint: Tua 0.8cm o led ar ei meinach, tua 1.5cm o led ar ei lletach, maint arddwrn cyffredin. Mae’r freichled yn weddol newidadwy o ran maint oherwydd ei chynllun ac mae’n ffitio’r rhan fwyaf o arddyrnau.
Arian sterling ac wedi’i dilysnodi yn Llundain.
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Sterling silver necklace on Omega cable necklet.
Our Spiral necklace is an elegant ribbon of silver that twirls around the glistening Omega cable necklet in a flattering curve that catches the light. This unusual design suits any occasion and makes a wonderful gift. Enjoy wearing it with a comfy shirt for a touch of style or a little black dress for a special occasion. A bestseller that will become a best friend.
Material: Sterling Silver
Size: Spiral 7.5cm long, 1.5cm diameter at centre. Sterling silver and hallmarked in London. Omega cable necklet is 18″/45cm.
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Neclis arian sterling ar yddfdlws cebl Omega
Rhuban cain o arian yw ein neclis Sbiral sy’n troi o amgylch y gyddfdlws cebl Omega mewn cromlin brydferth sy’n dal y golau. Mae’r dyluniad anarferol hwn yn addas ar gyfer unrhyw achlysur ac yn gwneud anrheg wych. Mwynhewch ei wisgo gyda chrys cysurus am ychydig o steil neu wisg fach ddu ar gyfer achlysur arbennig. Gwerthwr gorau a ddaw’n ffrind gorau.
Defnydd: Arian sterling
Maint: Sbiral 7.5cm o hyd, diamedr o 1.5cm yn y canol. Arian sterling ac wedi’i ddilysnodi yn Llundain
Mae’r gyddfdlws cebl Omega yn 18″/45cm
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Small White Kelp Pendant on Cable.
White Kelp Pendant on cable necklet designed and made by contemporary jewellery designer Rauni Higson. A striking pendant evoking the ripples of kelp seaweed underwater. Each piece is individually hammered from a single folded sheet of sterling silver into a powerful form creating a striking impression. The design is sculptural and three-dimensional, but still lightweight and easy to wear.
Material: Sterling Silver
Size: Omega cable necklet is 18″/45cm.
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Tlws Crog Môr-wiail Bychan Gwyn ar Gebl.
Dyluniwyd a gwnaed y Tlws Crog Môr-wiail Gwyn ar yddfdlws cebl gan y dylunydd gemwaith cyfoes Rauni Higson. Mae’r tlws crog trawiadol yn dwyn crychdonnau gwymon môr-wiail tanddwr i’r meddwl. Caiff pob darn ei forthwylio’n unigol o un ddalen blyg o arian sterling yn ffurf rymus sy’n creu argraff drawiadol. Mae’r dyluniad tri-dimensiwn yn gerfluniol ac eto’n ysgafn ac yn hawdd ei wisgo.
Defnydd: Arian Sterling
Maint: Mae’r gyddfdlws cebl Omega yn 18″/45cm
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