‘Rocking Rainbow’

Caitlin Murphy’s work is centred around high levels of accuracy and precision, folding and working with metal as if it is paper. Caitlin’s work begin during the pandemic and over time has transitioned from paper to precious. Caitlin challenges the boundaries of silversmithing and jewellery, making work that has a place on the wall as well as the table in an artistic and sculptural style. Woven precious and non-precious metals of 0.1mm are attached to steel and silver frames, coming to life as 3-dimensional objects with optical illusion patterns. Most recently, Caitlin has been working with Niobium alongside silver. Using the technique of anodising she can permanently change the colour of this material using electricity and voltage. Caitlin is experimenting with colour and how this evokes emotion through her work. Caitlin’s QEST support will allow her to focus on developing her skills in gold alloying, anodising and engraving whilst continuing to build her business through shows and commissions. The works presented in this exhibition are playful, interactive sculptures for your home.

‘Rocking Rainbow’ is designed to spark joy in your home. It depicts the spectrum of colours you can achieve when anodising the material niobium. The mesmerising colours piece together in a rainbow pattern once having been woven together. The woven section has been attached to a sterling silver rocking frame. Niobium is a refractory material that refracts light from all angles. Therefore, Caitlin wanted there to be an element of motion to allow the piece to receive as much light as possible.

Materials: Silver and Niobium; dimensions: 75 x 75 x 45 mm