CAMEO IS AN ONGOING SERIES FEATURING CANADIAN JEWELLERY ARTISTS. HERE, THEY SHARE THEIR LATEST THOUGHTS AND INSIGHTS, AND GIVE US A PEEK INTO THEIR PRACTICE.
I make contemporary brooches and utilitarian objects.
Describe your current work/practice in one sentence.
Nature, mental health and growth.
What are three things/ideas that inspire you?
What other things do you do besides your jewellery practice?
I have a hard time answering that question in particular. After 8 years of sitting at the bench to learn my craft, I realized recently that I don't have that many hobbies. For now, I am focusing on metalsmithing, but as soon as I'm done with my studies I'll go on a journey to find out what I like other than that.
The first pen that I made was by far the most fun I've ever had making a piece. Knowing that this object could always be in my pocket and be used to draw or sign a document is an incredible feeling, especially the part where I can explain to the people around that the object was made by my own hands.
What is a favourite piece that you’ve made and why?
Noore Saleh
The Pleasure Nib (2023)
copper, brass, black spinel, Hongdian brand nib, chemical bonding
Image by the artist
Noore Saleh
Self Portrait (2023)
copper, 18k gold
Image by the artist
What word pops into your mind when you think of Canadian art jewellery?
Innovative
Next semester I might be doing glasses! I am still deciding if it is a smart choice though, since I think I have a future making more pens, and so I might keep on going in that direction.
What is coming up next for you?
Published: 2023/07/13
