InsPiration…
Inspiration, other than wildlife, beauty and the life we lead, are the enamels themselves, and the materials we use.
Each enamel is built up gradually using transparent enamel with pure gold foil, silver foil and gold granules in approximately 30 layers and firings. The faces are built up with finely ground transparent, opaque and opalescent enamel in the same amount of firings, to create subtle dimension and a tactile quality.
The 24karat gold foil, especially is a very creative material and is important in the movement and depth of the design. we are now also using palladium leaf which has added a new dimension.
We work on each piece together. When Mona has finished the enamel, Alex begins the delicate goldsmithing that encases the enamels, adding unique precious stones, gold granulation, reticulation and anticlastic raising. Alex’s artistry enables the enamellist to devote all the time she needs to create the enamels she loves.
