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A Sketch|A Sketch 2002<br/>wrist piece<br/>woven clear nylon with pvc lines<br/>diameter: 17.5cm / 7 inches<br/><br/>Four plastic/pvc lines coiled into an imaginary contour map.

Anther|Anther 2007<br/>neck piece<br/>woven, knotted dyed nylon<br/>diameter: 32cm / 12.5 inches<br/><br/>I gained better understanding of the structure of the stamens of peony after dissecting two varieties of the plant. When I drew a small section in my notebook it became units of spirals, circles and dots. As I wove and knotted it took on the organic form of anther. When worn the piece expands into an abstract construction of circles again.

Aqualegia|The spirit of aqualegia 2004<br/>wrist piece<br/>woven dyed nylon<br/>diameter: 19cm / 7.5 inches<br/><br/>This unusual flower needs careful interpretation-a self sown plant that comes up year after year in our garden. The way I have woven it shows the marve pink bell shaped petals standing proudly against the neighbouring flowering lavender.

Armadillo|Armadillo 2007<br/>hood/ neck piece<br/>woven clear nylon<br/>diameter: 30cm / 12 inches<br/><br/>Inspired by the Clyde Auditorium, so called the Armadillo in Glasgow; I scaled own the zig zag roof into a wearable hood/ neck piece. When worn it is a piece of jewellery or it can be converted into a private concert hall for listening to music.

Ascidians|Ascidians 2002<br/>ring <br/>knitted woven pigmented nylon<br/>height: 7.5 cm / 3 inches<br/><br/>Like sunken amphorae, urn shaped ascidian only an inch a half tall placidly filter plankton from the sea.

Aubergine Earrings

Aubergine Earrings|Aubergines 2005<br/>earrings<br/>knitted dyed nylon<br/>length: 10cm / 4 inches <br/><br/>Aubergine is one of my favourite vegetables. Their sculptural shape, colour and glossy skin has captured my imagination. Made into earrings it looks as if the fruits are growing out of the wearer's ear lobes. Part of Nylon Botanicus collection.

Avocado|Avocado 2001<br/>ring<br/>knitted woven pigmented nylon<br/>height: 10.5cm / 4.25 inches<br/><br/>3-D viewing of the structure of the fruit on computer. The knitted stone within rotates when the wearer moves.

Biston Betularia

Biston Betularia|Biston Betularia 2000<br/>earrings<br/>knitted pigmented nylon<br/>length: 15cm / 6 inches<br/><br/>Pure white moths with gold dust, princess Su Su's companions.

Blackberries|Blackberries 2003<br/>earrings<br/>knitted knotted dyed nylon with black pearls<br/>length: 7.5cm / 3 inches<br/><br/>A very common hedgerow soft fruit, interpreted into a fun piece of body decoration.

Blue Pollen|Blue Pollen 2008<br/>earrings<br/>knitted dyed nylon<br/>diameter: 7cm / 2.75inches, height: 7.5cm / 3 inches <br/><br/>I discovered the beauty of the tiny pollen grains after watching The Private Life of plants series on TV. The intricate patterned shells fascinated me. My interpretation is not at all scientific, my appreciation of the structure of these extraordinary sculptural cells inspired me to make these pieces.

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