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 | Miriam Hanid
The inspiration for her work comes from the imagery of water.
Miriam uses water as a metaphor for the divine current of energy flowing through all forms of life. She records the ever-changing element of water in drawings and photographs.
Rough sketches are transferred to the silver, informing the visual framework. The silver's form then changes rapidly throughout the making process.
Repoussé chasing
The techniques of chasing and repoussé form silver into deep contours. The metal is held in soft pitch, a tar-like substance, while wide punches are used to create depth on the surface of the silver. The process is then repeated to form the other side.
Flat chasing
A specialist technique she has adopted is to start a piece with flat chasing before it is formed. The silver sheet is held in hard pitch and fine punches are used to make defined lines. The silver is then worked on wooden formers following the main lines of the initial chasing. Often the silver is planished with steel hammers, to give a finely dappled finish.
Hand engraving
She uses hand engraving in her work to create a shimmering play of light on the silver.Faceted lines are carved out on the surface with a graving tool. After engraving the silver is then formed or shaped on wood.
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 | Silver Whirpool Bowl
London
Hand Chased and Engraved
Diameter: 28cm
£3250
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 | Whirlpool Bowl work in progress
A piece that Styles Silver has commissioned Miriam to make for their British Silver Week Exhibition in June 2010
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Ebb and Flow Dish
London
Miriam Hanid
Hand Engraved
Diameter: 8.5cm
£350
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 | Crossflow Bowl
London
Miriam Hanid
Hand Chased
Small
Diameter: 8.5cm
£450
Large
Diameter: 12.5cm
Height: 6.5cm
£695
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Silver Spoon
London
Length: 13.5cm
Width: 2cm (bowl)
Hand Forged, chased and engraved
£165
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 | Silver Napkin Rings
London
Length: 10.5cm
Hand Raised and chased
£175 each
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Silver Tumblers
London
Height: 5.5cm
Diameter: 6.5cm
Hand Raised and Chased
£495 each
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 | Silver Bowl
London
Length: 10cm
Width: 5.5cm
Hand Raised and Chased
£375
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Silver Underwater Bowl
London
Diameter:6.5cm
Hand Raised, chased and engraved
SOLD
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 | Silver Truffle Tray / Dish
London
Hand Raised and Chased
Length: 19cm
Width: 9cm
SOLD
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