Inspired by the history of ornament Marianne Anderson’s jewellery is an exploration of traditional ornamental forms and an interpretation of the decorative. Working within a restrained palette of oxidised silver, 18ct gold, red garnets and white pearls, she creates luxurious, wearable collections that reference the human fascination with adornment. Marianne skilfully uses traditional jewellery techniques to make her collections - luxurious stone settings, intricate pierced patterns, and detailed surface embellishment all add to the allure of each piece. The processes, finishes and traditions of metalwork have associations of their own that add to the historic elements that she portrays in a contemporary way in her work. Recent work has seen development into modern technologies like CAD as way of translating historic pieces on an architectural scale to jewellery and objects achieving a level of detail not possible through hand-fabrication of the materials. “My interest is rooted in how we learn from the past and return frequently to designs, motifs and patterns of historic and symbolic significance. By purposefully engaging with the past I aim to highlight the importance of ornament in a modern context. Far from superfluous, ornament has always had its own vocabulary, and I try to engage with this through my work.” Marianne Anderson “The oxidised silver forms recall decorative ironwork and suggest a shift from large-scale masculine architectural forms into portable, wearable, and feminine objects. This combination of colour, composition and artistry results in a treasury of unique and feminine pieces that are both interesting to engage with and beautiful to wear.” Christina Jansen, The Scottish Gallery Marianne graduated from The Glasgow School of Art in 2003 and since then has been based in her Glasgow studio. Marianne exhibits nationally and internationally such as Goldsmiths’ Fair in London and LOOT in New York..