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M A R I K O S U M I O K A

J E W E L L E R B. 1981

OSAKA, JAPAN

Mariko Sumioka creates sculptural jewellery evocative of both East and West. Her inspiration is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and Zen principles. She is fascinated by traditional Japanese architecture: natural materials and colour, dark and bright contrasts, linear forms, geometric shapes and spaces.

At Edinburgh College of Art, she developed her unique abstract aesthetic by combining precious metals with bamboo, enamel, patina and antique kimono. This collaging approach is an essential part of her creative process, along with a love for beautifully crafted details. The stories told inside these precious, miniature compositions are unfinished – it is up to you, the wearer to invent the rest.

“I feel awe and respect for natural and man-made objects which have been there and lived since ancient times. This idea is deeply rooted in my origin: Japanese culture and environments. The Japanese people respect, understand and accept nature as one of their members.”

S E L E C T E D A W A R D S

2014 Runner up of Best New Design at Goldsmiths’Fair, Goldsmiths’Hall, London,UK2012 International Presentation of Work & Market Development, Creative Scotland, UK2011 Shortlisted for Best New Designer of the Year, New Designers, London, UK

H A K O N E C K L A C E2016Oxidised silver, 18ct gold, enamel on copper, antique kimono & bambooL70cms£3,360

K I M O N O K N O T B R O O C H 2016Oxidised silver, 18ct gold, enamel on copper, antique kimono & steel pinH7.5 x W8 x D2.5cms£840

P R A Y F O R K U M A M O T O B R O O C H2016Oxidised silver, 14ct gold, gold plated silver, enamel on copper, cotton cord & steel pinH7 x W7 x D2cms£720

O M I K U J I E A R R I N G S2016

Oxidised silver, gold plated silver, enamel on copper & cotton cord H4 x W1.5-2.5 x D1.5cms

£350

O M I K U J I E A R R I N G S2016

(sold as a set of 3) Oxidised silver, gold plated silver, enamel on copper & cotton cord

H1.5-2 x W1.2 x D1.5cms£220

P A T I N A R O O F E A R R I N G S2016

Patinated copper & silver H3 x W1.5 x D1.5cms

£230

R O O F E A R R I N G S2016silver

H8 x W1.5 x D2cms£230

R O O F B R O O C H2016Silver, patinated copper & steel pinH5 x W4.5 x D3cms£720

T R E A S U R E I N A B O X B R O O C H2016Oxidised silver, gold plated silver, 9ct gold, enamel on copper & steel pinH4.5 x W7 x D1.5cms£840

B A M B O O B R O O C H2015

Oxidised copper, oxidised silver, enamel on copper & steel pinH5 x W5 x D2cms

£540

H A K O E A R R I N G S2016Oxidised silver & enamel on copperH1.5 x W1.5 x D2cms£230

H A K O & B E A D S E A R R I N G S2016Oxidised silver, enamel on copper & bambooH1.2 x W1.2 x D2cms£230

F R A M E E A R R I N G S2016

Oxidised silverH4 x W2 x D1.5cms

£145

W A B I S A B I B R O O C H 2016Oxidised copper, enamel on copper, oxidised silver & steel pinH6.5 x W5 x D1.5cms£435

K O I C H I I O

S I L V E R S M I T HB. 1987

TOKYO, JAPAN

Japanese metalsmith Koichi Io’s award-winning metalwork demonstrates traditional hand raising and chasing techniques; resulting in elegant and fluid metal vessels that showcase his incredable talent for metalworking.

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Koichi Io studied metalwork at Musashino Art University before completing his Masters at Seoul National University, College of Fine Art in 2012.

Koichi hand raises metal into dynamic organic forms. He is always aware of both sides of the metal; the exterior and interior of the vessel. This approach creates different impressions in the various kinds of alloys he uses. As well as conventional alloys such as silver, copper, brass and iron, Koichi also uses traditional Japanese alloys and metal colouring such as Shakudo (copper 97%, gold 3%) which date back to the 17th Century. He aims to manipulate these traditional techniques creating a contemporary aesthetic.

S E L E C T E D A W A R D S

2011 Finalist in Tableware, Inhorgenta Award 2011, Munich2009 Merit Award, 6th Cheongju International Craft Competition, South Korea

P U B L I C C O L L E C T I O N S

Victoria & Albert Museum, LondonChoengju City, South Korea

W H I R L V A S E2015

Patinated shakudo (copper alloy with 3% gold), hammer raisedH19.5 x W19.5 x D19.5cms

£6,720

W H I R L V A S E2016Patinated copper, hammer raisedH14 x W14 x D14cms£2,880

W H I R L B O X 2016(Left image: Open, Right image: Closed)970/000, 950/000 silver, hammer raised, chased and mounted, gilt interiorH10.5 x W10 x D10cms£4,320

W H I R L B O W L 2014Patinated kuromido (copper alloy with antimony & arsenci), hammer raisedH12 x W19 x D19cms£1,920

W H I R L V A S E2016

970/000 silver, hammer raisedH14.5 x W13 x D13cms

£4,320