Susan Brown

Susan Brown lives and works in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her husband and two young children. She creates a small quantity of exclusive handcrafted silver jewellery of her own design from her home workshop.

"I love texture and colour, and am working with ways to incorporate both into my jewellery, while still retaining a feeling of balance. Design integrity is also important, with every design element there for a reason. Working through to a good design is a process for me, not something that 'just happens'. There is a real sense of satisfaction when the end result conveys something to other people too."

In 2005 Susan's Southern Alps Brooch won the Lapidary Journal (USA) Jewellery Arts Awards 2005, Pins/Brooches Section (see Awards).

In 2008 Susan's Children's House Brooch was featured in the annual PMC Guild "Exceptional Work in Precious Metal Clay 2008” book.

Susan is a member of:

• The PMC Guild (USA), (AUS/NZ)
• The Hokitika Craft Gallery Co-Operative
• The Silversmiths Guild of Canterbury

Exhibitions

• Regal Castings Awards Exhibition at the New Zealand Jeweller Show, Auckland, 2009
• Published in PMC Guild 2nd Annual “Exceptional Work in Precious Metal Clay 2008” Book (USA)
• National Contemporary Jewellery Awards Exhibition 2007, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
• National Jewellery Showcase 2007, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
• Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Jewellery Awards 2006, Whakatanae Museum & Gallery
• National Jewellery Showcase 2006, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
• Oceana Gold National Jewellery Awards 2006, Cleveland Living Arts Centre, Dunedin
• Silversmiths Guild Annual Exhibitions 2002 - 2005, The Arts Centre, Christchurch

Contact

Susan's work can be purchased online at the Hokitika Craft Gallery, or you can contact her directly at sbsilver@paradise.net.nz.