Antonia Boyle
My art is inspired by the cyclical nature of life. Within this cyclical nature I am drawn to the way in which new life grows from the old, as the detritus of plants feeds new growth so can our losses feed our own personal growth. I chose Hanna Hedman as my mentor because I have always been drawn to the way her work serves as a protective armour for the wearer whilst also appearing to grow from the body. Through Handshake I hope to extend my jewellery and be able to touch people’s emotions and connect people through shared experiences.
Antonia Boyle’s posts:
Life in a bubble
This post was written 23 March 2020, due to technical issues (dead laptop charger) it could not be published earlier. Isolation day 32 (feels like 3000). March has been a month of chaos in many different ways. I worked, I taught, I suffered from illness and fear, and...
MEETINGS OF MINDS
January and February have been a whirlwind starting with the kick-off of Handshake 6 and ending in the beginnings of studio experiments. Jewelcamp started with sweaty hands and a pounding heart. Upon meeting the other handshakers I found myself among friends, with...
Antonia Boyle’s images:
R.E PohutuKawa Slide, 2019, Thermoplastic, Human tooth, Sterling silver, 200mm x 70mm x 50mm. (Photograph Amanda Konijn)
A.M Chatham Islands Forget-me-not Neckpiece, 2019, Thermoplastic, Polymer clay, Human Teeth, 400mm x 530 mm x 350mm. (Photograph Amanda Konijn)
R.E PohutuKawa Slide, 2019, Thermoplastic, Human tooth, Sterling silver, 200mm x 70mm x 50mm. (Photograph Amanda Konijn)
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