Shoulder Jewellery Design

This piece was designed by Kity Sun and I find it just stunning. It is such a light looking piece made from gold that sits on the body beautifully. Delicate, yet strong it is an intriguing piece of jewellery.

19th century fashion

To expand on my Provost Skene's House project research I decided to look at the fashion for women at this time and couldn't help but notice the detail of dresses around the shoulders.

The Regency Parlour

My favorite room in Provost Skene's House is The Regency Palour which I have chosen to use as inspiration for this project and my main focal point being the beautiful harp stood in the corner. It attracted my eye from the moment I set foot in the room. I have never been musical but the structure of the harp caught my interest and so I set about researching the history of this instrument. I may have been a little naive as to just how much work went in to making them and the history behind them.

Research is possibly my favorite stage of a project as I love to learn new information. It is believed that the harp was originally inspired by hunting bows.

Povost Skene's House

This project is a self directed project. The final piece will be submitted to Aberdeen Art Gallery where some pieces will be selected to go on display as part of an exhibition at the Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen. The house is the focus of this project along with a focus on craft.

Here is a link to Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums website for more information on Provost Skene's House

http://www.aagm.co.uk/Venues/ProvostSkenesHouse/psh-overview.aspx