Introduction
Vicki works on unique interpretations of architecture. Jewellery and silverware designs reflect travels to Europe and America on a theme that began in her home town of Oxford. She captures the character of a building by producing a portrait in silver with accents of red and yellow gold.
Biography
Born Leeds. Grew up in Oxford. Studied Art Foundation at Oxford Polytechnic 1972 - 73. 3 Yr jewellery design at Hornsey Art College (now Middlesex University) 1973 - 76. Set up first studio 1977 with the help of a Crafts Council Setting up Grant. Exhibited widely in Britain, Europe and America.
Public collections: V&A Museum, Royal Scottish Museum, Norwich Castle Museum, East Midland Arts, Houston University, Texas.
Major commissions: Globe Theatre presentation piece for HRH Prince Philip. Table piece for Robinson College, Cambridge. Commemorative jewellery pieces for Temple Bar, London. Model of 2 Temple Place, London. Presentation award pieces for Prix Pictet 2008 and 2009 presented by Kofi Anan.
Contact details
Work tel: 020 8883 4078
Website: http://www.vickiamberysmith.co.uk
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Image Gallery
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Title: Pantheon brooch
Dimensions: 62 mm x 68mm
Media: Gold & silver
Description: Cross section and elevation of the Pantheon in Rome. Red and yellow golds used in combination with silver to accentuate details.
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Title: Guggenheim Brooch
Dimensions: 70 mm wide
Media: Silver
Description: Fabricated and constructed hollow silver shapes combined inspired by the Billbau Giggenheim museum.
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Title: Oxford ring
Dimensions: 2.4mm wide
Media: Silver & gold
Description: Based on a selection of Oxford's dreaming spires. Depicts Sheldonian Theatre, Caledonian building, Radcliffe Camera and Magdalen tower.
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Title: Ca d'Oro box
Dimensions: 70 x 65 x 25mm
Media: Silver with red gold plate
Description: Based on the Villa Ca d'Oro in Venice.