40 Parkholme Road, E8 3AG
Painting, Printing and Cards
We are part of a women artists group ‘Women on the Edge’. We are sharing our current work on the E8 trail, consisting of contemporary paintings and prints as well as handmade cards inspired by pattern, shapes, and colour.
Silversmith and jeweller
Originally a hairdresser involved in fashion shows and photoshoots. I retrained as a silversmith, jeweller and metal artist, gaining a BA, MA and several awards from the Goldsmiths company and the Crafts Council.I set up my practise in 2005 after graduating. My original and applauded “Tools for building sandcastle sets” have informed my work and influenced my style of perfectly imperfect. I now make silver objects and jewellery as well as continuing with my hairdressing work.
Upcycled Clothing & Accessories
As a maker, I use my creativity and imagination to transform discarded materials into something beautiful and functional.
Each handmade upcycled bag was designed and made by me, they are all one-of-a-kind creations, and the process of making them is a true labour of love.
Whether I am using old denim jeans, vintage curtains, or faux leather scraps, the possibilities for upcycling for me are endless.
I pride myself on creating upcycled bags that are not only stylish and unique but also eco-friendly and sustainable.
Whenever I create my upcycled bags, I not only think of their uniqueness but also the fact that I am giving a new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Which contributes to the reduction of waste and helps protect our planet.
Textiles & print
I make homeware & gifty-things out of old textiles, mainly mid-20th century. I love the prints, and think they deserve an extra life, rather than design and produce yet more new stuff. I’ve also been experimenting with print and collage using ephemera from the same era so hopefully I’ll have some cards/artwork/stationery to display by then as well.
After working as a commercial illustrator, I have now founded Studio Forest as an outlet for self-initiated projects.
The seasonal fruit and vegetable guide is my second outing as Studio Forest.
Riso printed on 200gsm Cartridge paper in East London, it’s a visual UK monthly guide to help you know what is ready to eat, when. Buy once, use forever.
The first product by Studio Forest is a set of greeting cards using the language of International Morse Code to spell out a single word message; Love, Hi, Bye, Best, Ta.
The beautiful simplicity of Morse Code dots and dashes are perfect for a striking way to communicate with family and friends.
A card is so much nicer than a text. Three cards are also available to order as a single poster print in two different sizes. I have also Riso printed the LOVE design on A3 cartridge paper.
Fashion/Clothing
Eco-Friendly 3D printed objects
“Cosetta ” is a collection of 3D-printed colourful objects, each with its unique identity.
It is an environmentally friendly project. The products are designed without additional elements of support for printing to minimise waste.
They are made of a special filament created from a blend of PLA (bioplastic) with organic compounds that allow the material to biodegrade far quicker than standard PLA.
Photos: Elektra Xyni.
