EMILY SWIFT-JONES
An Unlikely Matrix
Luxurious metal leaf gilded over richly textured organic surfaces with genuine crystals erupting from fissures
Amethyst quartz clusters on matrix
Mixed clear quartz and amethyst crystals with freshwater pearls on a background of rippled antique silver leaf and 24 carat gold leaf. In a black floating frame
I'm very grateful to Oakeve Interiors for the use of this photograph. I always get a thrill out of seeing the pieces in such beautiful surroundings.
a combination of blue aqua aura quartz crystals and silver pyrite clusters
Amethyst quartz clusters on matrix with 22 carat moon gold leaf surround
a details of mid violet coloured amethyst quartz cluster. The golden hue comes from warm white lighting common to most residential interiors
clear quartz clusters with 22 carat gold leaf and damson glazes
a mixture of clear quartz and amethyst crystals with aubergine glazes
black smokey quartz crystals with a gold metal leaf background rubbed through to reveal the black base
a combination of clear quartz, pyrite, golden mica and amethyst crystals with moon gold details
deep purple amethyst crystals and antique silver leaf background
Green quartz, dioptaze and malachite crystals on an antiqued gold metal leaf background
The first piece I made using organic textures and embedded amethyst crystals. It resides with my mother
Deepest Uruguayan purple amethyst with bronzed antiqued silver
A triptych version of AnUnlikely Matrix
Amethyst, clear quartz and pyrite clusters
Photographed by The sofa and chair company with vases by ceramics artist Alex McCarthy
Fluid Dynamics
Concentric ripples in sparkling metal leaf and antique patinas surround real agate slices to create calming canvases that invite contemplation.
Malachite disc details on a background of antiqued silver and gold with bronze patina 150cm H x 130cm W
polished green agate slices on a bronzed gold background. The first agate piece I made 70cm x 70cm
polished green agate slices on an antique bronze background
Polished blue quartz slices on an antiqued silver leaf background with bronze patina 100cm x 100cm
polished blue agate slices on a background of bronzed gold leaf 100cm x 100cm
Polished blue agate slices on a background of gold metal leaf with bronze and blue verdigris patinas 120cm x 120cm
Polished blue agate slices on a background of antiqued silver metal leaf with bronze and white verdigris patination 130cm x 130cm
Genuine sun dollars collected from the beaches of Carolina. Gilded with 22 carat moon gold leaf on a gold metal leaf background with bronze and white smokey patinas 100cm x 100cm
polished blue agate slices on a background of bronzed gold metal leaf 150cm x 150cm
polished blue agate slices on a background of gold metal leaf with bronze and blue patinas 160cm x 75cm
polished pink quartz slices on a background of pinks and apricot with 22 carat moon gold details and bronze patina 120cm x 120cm
Polished burnt orange and caramel agate slices on an antiqued silver leaf background with moon gold details and bronze patina
Polished black, grey and white Indian agate slices on a background of mixed silver and gold metal leaf with soft smokey blue glazes 150cm H x 130cm W
Ghost Dancer
Formations of mixed crystals amidst rich metallic lightly textured flowing backgrounds with smoky glazes
A mixture of polished smokey quartz crystals, pyrite, galena and clear quartz with pearls on a background of gold and silver metal leaf, 22 carat moon gold leaf raised details, smokey bronze glazes and the ethereal white smokey Ghost Dancer 150cm H x 130cm W
A combination of smokey quartz, pyrite and clear quartz crystals with rich raspberry glazes over antique silver and gold metal leaf 90cm H x 60cm W
Offerings
Contrasting lightly textured surfaces with the sharp relief of crystal and freshwater pearl clusters; the offering series is a bold yet subtle statement.
Rough pink quartz crystals and baroque pearls erupt from a background of subtly textured silver metal leaf and gold with smokey pale grey and white patina 150cm H x 130cm W
A background of antique gold with a mixture of clear quartz, freshwater pearls, mica and peacock ore with smokey turquoise and rich blue glazes
Rough pink quartz crystals and baroque pearls erupt from a background of subtly textured silver metal leaf and gold with smokey pale grey and white patina 150cm H x 130cm W
Rough pink quartz crystals and baroque pearls erupt from a background of subtly textured silver metal leaf and gold with smokey pale grey and white patina 150cm H x 130cm W
This piece was commissioned by Harris Burne Interiors for one of their glamorous projects in Majorca. I'm a little sad that I didn't get to deliver this one in person :)
Rough apatite, aqua aura quartz crystals and baroque pearls erupt from a background of subtly textured silver and gold metal leaf with smokey blue and bronze patina 160cm H x 160cm W
detail showing apatite, quartz and baroque pearls
Katharine Pooley's Exclusive Collection
The addition of crystals to the popular Argentous Series is the epitome of understated opulence. This series was created exclusively for award winning "Designer of The Decade" Katharine Pooley's Boutique in Chelsea.
A subtle hewn rock texture with raised organic details and embedded with blue aqua aura quartz and pyrite clusters over an antique silver leaf and 22 carat moon gold background 120cm x 120cm
A subtle hewn rock texture with raised organic details and embedded with rough pink quartz and pyrite clusters over an antique silver leaf background and 22 carat moon gold 120cm x 120cm
This version of In Deep has the addition of pyrite clusters and galena 120cm x 120cm
Dark Star
Smokey Quartz bursts through 24ct gold and hazy bronzed and black glazes to create a moody a piece with high drama.
Darkest smokey quartz on a 22 carat gold background with black glazes and bronze patina. 150cm H 130cm W
Darkest smokey quartz on a 22 carat gold background with black glazes and bronze patina. 150cm H 130cm W