John Field

I use a number of different working methods to produce various ranges of work. Most of the work that I make is individually designed and one-off. Natural colours and materials feature prominently. These may include exotic woods, amber, precious and semi-precious metals and stones. I enjoy using a number of different materials on each piece to provide interest.

I work with my wife, Dawn, on a range of asymmetrical metal jewellery. In contrast to the wooden jewellery this involves a more fluid process of composition and addition. Textures in the form of stencils are rolled into the metal, which is then soldered to other shapes. Rather than making matching partners, one earring will have a stone attached and the other will have decoration in the form of some brass or copper.

John Field was the recipient of a Crafts Council Training Grant in 1988 and an Equipment Grant in 1990. He has exhibited his work in the UK and in Japan and currently has several UK outlets. He lives and works in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, and studied 3D Design at Wolverhampton Polytechnic.