Study in grey

This copper bowl, decorated with the plique-à-jour technique, was created as a study into varying shades of grey. Alexandra works on themes that highlight the qualities of enamel. In contrast to the traditional technique, where holes are pieced in the metal surface, Alexandra places thin gold or silver ribbons on copper, as per the cloisonné technique, and puts the enamel directly on the metal. The glass is applied in layers, allowing the colours to blend, resulting in light and ethereal colours.

Enamel, Copper, Gold, Silver, Bowl

Crafted by

Alexandra Raphael