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My jewellery is inspired by the natural world. The landscape in particular has a
strong influence on the concept of my designs, but psychologically and
emotionally it is the ancient world of Talismanic potency that inhabits the
finished pieces.’ Design is the pivotal dictate of Lucy Copleston’s work, and
imagination the essence. Her sketchbooks are used to ‘think’ on paper and her
designs are further developed and refined through prototypes. Landscape has
always contributed to her vision through an awareness of land mass balanced
against sky, the perspective of diminishing roads and the sculptural statement
of trees. Her mother Jean Royle and her grandfather Stanley Royle contributed
greatly to this awareness, as both were landscape painters: www.jean-royle.com.
and www.stanleyroyle.com The flowing linear decoration, a signature of Lucy’s
style, draws inspiration from her early childhood experience of living beside a
small river in rural Suffolk, and the familiar sight of shallow water rippling
over pebbles in sunlight. She views jewellery as a magical element, imbued with
an enduring energy reaching beyond this life, as did people of the ancient
world. Her formal training began in 1962 at Mansfield College of Art,
Nottinghamshire. Then in 1964 – 67 she studied for a BA in 3-dimensional design
at Loughborough College of Art and Design, Leicestershire. In 1967 she furthered
her studies at the Royal College of Art, London, specialising in silversmithing
and graduating with an MA in 1970. Producing one-off commissioned pieces,
limited editions and repeatable ranges of jewellery forms the majority of her
work, alongside teaching jewellery making at her workshop on a one-to-one basis.
She lives in the very beautiful Vale of Clwyd in North Wales, surrounded by an
inspiring landscape, with expansive views of the Clwydian hills. Stockists:
