annabel hood
annabel hood
A recent graduate, Annabel creates contemporary, simple pieces of silverware that are functional for every day use in the home. Her research led work uses surface decoration; hand engraving, chasing and etching to create conversations about important issues. Annabel’s current work is based on research and designs created over the last 18 months in collaboration with Glaciologist, Professor Peter Neinow at Edinburgh University. Using traditional decorative techniques to reflect the issues surrounding climate change.
Annabel moved from her home near Bath to study Silversmithing at Edinburgh College of Art. Her graduation show in 2018 named “Touch” received critical acclaim, highlighting issues surrounding visual impairment and non verbal language. During her time at the ECA she developed her work, focusing on clean design, tactile forms with strong surface textures.
After graduating Annabel worked for renowned Master Silversmith Malcolm Appleby for a year, developing her hand engraving skills, before setting up her own studio in Edinburgh.
Collections: Incorporation of Goldsmiths, Edinburgh
Exhibitions:
2020 - 19th Silver Triennial Exhibition - Antwerp, Belgium , Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Exhibition - Goldsmiths Hall, London
2019 - 19th Silver Triennial Exhibition - Hanau, Germany , Augustus Brandt, Living Silver - Petworth, Renewal Exhibition - Dock Street Studios, Dundee, Bath Fringe Festival - Bath, Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Exhibition - Goldsmiths Hall, London
2018 - Goldsmiths Centre, London , Elements, Edinburgh, Contemporary British Silversmiths Exhibition - Pyramid Gallery, York
2017 - Andrew Grant Gallery
2016 - Limited Edition - National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Awards:
2020 - Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Bronze Award
2019 - Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Bronze Award
2018 - Contemporary British Silversmiths Design in Silver Award, Hammermen Award, Incorporation of Goldsmiths Outstanding Scottish Student of the Year
2016 - London Assay office Make your Mark winner (silversmithing)
Image credit: Colin Hattersley © Colin_Hattersley / Incorporation of Goldsmiths
commissions
Annabel’s latest collection includes “Tea for Two” a minimalist, hand engraved tea service comprising teapot (with Scottish bog oak handles), milk jug, sugar bowl, tea caddy, caddy and tea spoons. Other pieces in this collection include whisky and gin beakers. Her collection is inspired by Glacial flows in the Outer Hebrides.
Contact us to discuss how Annabel can help realise a unique work for your home.
meet the maker
Watch Annabel work on a piece for her new Glacial Flow collection - hand engraving using traditional tools from her studio in Edinburgh
