EMILY SWIFT-JONES
Heterogeneous
One off pieces, experiments and spring boards into new developments.
A background of 22 carat moon gold leaf with poured and softened blue glazes. 160cm x 160cm
carved "silicon" crystal gilded with palladium leaf on a background of chemically patinated brass leaf which has then been rubbed through to reveal the base. 120cm H x 60cm W
A bespoke 3 panel piece of antiqued and distressed brass metal leaf over a black background created for the very talented Jenni at Sparklwren corsetry
Silver leaf distressed to reveal the aubergine and pinks taken from the clients interior 180cm W x 120cm H
Silver leaf distressed to reveal the aubergine and pinks taken from the clients interior 180cm H x 120cm W
A section of my antique gold finish created for the Donna Karan stores (sadly no more). The job which started this ball rolling for me.
The job which opened my mind to the possibility of turning my hand to pure artwork rather that transient interiors. This store was taken over and incorporated into the Louis Vuitton store which I also worked on
23 carat gold leaf distressed to reveal the black bole background beneath 40cm x 40cm
One of my earliest pieces. Brass leaf with chemical patination and verdigris left exposed to react in the Brighton air! 240cm W x 150cmH Made in situ in the apartment I had just finished decorating! My first canvas as up until this point I worked directly onto walls.
I made this piece for our sitting room to compliment the neutral tones and gold metallic accessories. A rippled background with gold metal leaf, bronze glazes and black and grey details. 130cm x 130cm
Inspired by a rusty bracket on a zinc tank! I wanted something which would bring together the colours in the different finishes in our dining room
In situ. From a magazine article in 25 Beautiful Homes Magazine 2017. Photography by http://photoword.co.uk/
Inspired microphotography of lime tree branches. Rippled textures gilded in silver metal leaf with mink glazes 130cm H x 100cm W
A large diptych destined for a poolside residence Each Panel 220cm H x 100cm W
a sample of Tilia which I can bring to client meetings
In situ in my clients sitting room. The colours were matched to the soft furnishing fabrics during our initial design meeting
Based on a photograph taken by my friend Kim Senior as she hiked through Vermont. This is a flooded disused quarry. The colours are fully representative of the marble walls and the shiny black represents to black waters beneath
My first sculpture which was inspired by naturally occurring crystal geodes. With 22 carat gold interior and freshwater baroque pearls and an exterior of polished black plaster. Approximately 23 cm diameter
silver leaf with white mists
One of my original pieces for The Sofa and Chair company inspired by lichen growing on limestone. 230cm H x 150cm W
One of my rare sculptural pieces. Jewellers silver wire woven onto a box frame with gilded organic resin detail and burnt sienna glazes. The background is removable and dark on one side and light on the other to give the viewer a completely different look
Raised black polished plaster and dark shadows over an antique glazed gold leaf background
Inspired by volcanic landscape of Iceland where fire and ice meet. 150cm W x 130cm H