“I believe that the characteristics of the material should dictate form; it’s important to me that my designs demonstrate a sympathy for the metal while exploring the limits and boundaries it presents”.

Jewellery designer/maker Glenis Boote produces strong sculptural pieces influenced both by her love of the West Sussex countryside that surrounds her home, and by the work and philosophy of William Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement. “Many of my designs start from a direct observation of the flowers and plants in my garden. I then try to ensure that there is an honesty in the craft and construction that remains true to Arts & Craft principles.

For me, jewellery should signify more than the intrinsic value of precious materials; it should reflect something of both the maker and the owner, and impart a pleasure each time it is worn. “ Anti-clastic raising is a technique that features in much of her work, creating curving three dimensional organic shapes through hand forming. The ‘touch of gold’ range focusses on introducing pure gold through the ancient korean technique of Keum Bo.

Glenis’s work is on show at Chalk Gallery, Lewes, and at Mettle studios, Angmering