Plastic and silver: two different art forms to view at Yardley Arts
We’ve a wide range of media on display at Yardley Arts, as part of this October’s South Northants Art Trail. Here are some works by two more of the artists you will meet, Simon Tipping and Juliet Brown. should you come along to the exhibition between Saturday 2 and Sunday 10 October (excluding Monday 4 October).
Simon Tipping
Simon Tipping, Walter I and II
Carnival Arts specialist and community artist, Simon Tipping has recently been exploring using sustainable materials such as cardboard, paper and natural textiles, to make masks and carnival costumes. However, he has got side-tracked by exploiting the properties of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastics in making artworks for indoor and outdoor use. These plastics are easy to use, cut and shape, as well as being long lasting.
Simon is making Triffid-like flowers and Giacometti inspired figures by recycling plastic fizzy pop bottles, which you can see at Yardley Arts; sculptures designed for outdoor use. Much of Simon’s work can be adapted for education environments, as he believes in sharing his innovations in recycling and sustainability.
Juliet Brown
Silver jewellery by Juliet Brown, Julissimo Jewellery
Julissimo Jewellery is the creation of Juliet Brown, who is deeply passionate about making beautiful and unique items of jewellery using vintage, solid silver cutlery, often incorporating copper shapes, silver charms and amber, amongst other things.
Always following her heart, Juliet is always learning, developing ideas and the product range. Step into the world of Julissimo at Yardley Arts and enjoy the items of jewellery she has created. The only thing she loves more than making jewellery from solid silver cutlery, is sharing it with the extraordinary people that inspire it – the customers she meets at events or online. These are her suppliers of beautiful silver and the people who commission her to turn their family heir looms into rings, bracelets or pendants.
