One of Greater Manchester's contemporary Jeweller/Silversmith's, Selina Campbell has moved into a shared studio space in Manchester Craft and Design Centre with Linzi Ramsden in Studio 3. Manchester Craft and Design Centre is situated in the heart of the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre and is a great place for creatives to work and sell on site.

For more information see : www.craftanddesign.com

Selina creates primarily contemporary jewellery and decorative silverware of which she designs and makes herself, making each and every piece unique. These pieces can be found in selected galleries nationally.

Selina graduated from Staffordshire university in 2007, gainging a 1st class BA Hons anda was awarded the prestigious Goldsmiths' Company Precious Metal Bursary, awarded to only a select 45 students in their final year of studies in the UK. Since graduating Selina has attended the Goldsmiths' Company Course for emerging makers, 'Getting started' - a course with limited places.

       

Artist Statement | Selina Campbell

I aspire to create three-dimensional forms that capture the beauty of flora and fauna and explore all aspects of nature. I am greatly inspired by the spontaneous layered structures and geometric patterns displayed in nature. I construct single floral components that are then arranged to produce intriguing contemporary forms, reminiscent of growing plant life.

My designs are intended to evoke an appreciation of the pure aesthetic. The observer can decide the final use of each object; either decorative or functional in jewellery or tableware.

The materials I mainly use are sterling silver and sheet acrylic. Whether I combine these materials or use each one alone is dependent upon the design. In order to create the best outcome, it is highly important to me to carefully consider the materials I intend to use. The combination of precious metal and acrylic in my designs are an integral part of each object.

I am interested to discuss opportunities to exhibit and sell my work and am happy to work on commissions for individuals and galleries.