Originally from Northern Ireland, Marlene lives and works in London and has been running her jewellery studio for over thirty years. Public collections include the Victoria & Albert Museum, National Museums Scotland and Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum.
‘I make small adjustments, fine lines of decisions along the rhythmic course of a piece to achieve a simple solution. Open display is my preference, allowing the viewer the chance to engage with the tactile quality and weight of the material.’ – Marlene McKibbin