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Malcolm Appleby & Friends

30 July 2021 - 28 August 2021

Malcolm Appleby outside his Perthshire studio, 2020

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Miriam Hanid in her studio

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Walk In The Woods Bracelet, 2021

silver, 18ct yellow gold
L:20cm W:2cm
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Oval Maple Seed Link Chain, 2021

silver
L:90cm
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Conservation Kalahari Pin, 2021

oxidised silver
H:4cm W:2.5cm
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Oval Pendant with Cones

silver, textile
L:25cm H:7cm W:5cm
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Artery Series Brooch II, 2021

oxidised white precious metal, red felt
H:2.5cm W:13cm D:3.5cm
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Stravinsky Beaker, 2021

hand raised Britannia silver, chased botanical pattern with 24ct gold inlay
H:9.5cm D:8cm
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Stravinsky Beaker (detail), 2021

hand raised Britannia silver, chased botanical pattern with 24ct gold inlay
H:9.5cm D:8cm
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Michael Lloyd in his garden, Dumfries & Galloway

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Connection Vase, 2017

fine silver, hand hammered
H:18cm W:11cm D:11cm
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Ndidi Ekubia in her studio

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Hawthorn Leaf Pendant

silver, gold, freshwater pearl
H:5.5cm W:4cm
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Walk in the Woods Bracelet

silver
L:21cm
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Mixed Links Chain

silver
L:60cm
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Leaf Brooch, 2012

Britannia silver, Stainless steel and 22ct gilt with an antique finish
H:4.2cm W:7.4cm D:2cm
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Theresa Nguyen in her studio

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Bright Galaxy Brooch, 2021

silver, enamel, foils and leaf
D:5.1cm
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Dark Universe Brooch, 2021

silver, enamel, foils and leaf
D:7cm
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Flinking Brooch, 2021

silver and basse taille enamel in turquoise, greys, and black
D:5.3cm
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Jane Short in her studio

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In Progress, 2019

various fine white metal alloys
H:0.9cm W:20.8cm D:11.5cm
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Max Warren at work in his studio, 2021

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Blowin’ in the Wind Beaker, 2021

Hammer-raised and chased Britannia silver 958
H:6.8cm W:7cm
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Sea Ice Beaker, 2020

hammer raised and chased Britannia silver 958, Nunome inlay with 24ct gold foil
H:7.5cm D:10cm
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Yusuke Yamamoto in his studio, 2020

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Mr Proudfoot Brooch/Kilt Pin, 202

cast silver
H:3.6cm W:7.5cm
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Maple Seed Double Drop Earrings with Ruby and Opal

silver, gold, ruby,opal
H:5.5cm W:3.8cm
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Born: 1946
Place of Birth: West Wickham, London

Malcolm Appleby was born in 1946. He studied at Central School of Art, Sir John Cass and the Royal College of Art in London before establishing his studio in Scotland in 1969. A silversmith and metal engraver, known for his imaginative use of line and form, he considers gold “just another lovely material to work with.”

The Scottish Gallery has been associated with Malcolm Appleby since the 1970s; the many facets of his work have brought joy to many, each piece sold marking the beginning of a journey of discovery around this senior artist. The Gallery honoured Malcolm Appleby’s seventieth birthday in January 2016, which marked over fifty years of a creative tour de force. Malcolm Appleby has dedicated his artistic practice primarily to engraving and pushing the boundaries of metalwork; constant experimentation has made him a master of his craft and in 2014 he received an MBE for his outstanding contribution to the arts.

2019 marked fifty years since Malcolm Appleby first set up his studio in Scotland and the exhibition 50 Golden Years in Scotland, featuring both jewellery and silversmithing, recognised his unique contribution to the arts. Malcolm’s infectious enthusiasm for his craft, his willingness to work with other artists and his pleasure in sharing his skills is characteristic of his generosity and pre-eminence. The natural world that surrounds Malcolm’s studio informs every piece; the artist’s inspiration unlimited in the abundance of the world around him.

Public Collections include:
The Victoria & Albert Museum, London; The Goldsmiths’ Company, London; British Museum, London; Royal Armouries, Tower of London; Ashmolean Museum, Oxford; Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums; The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh; and Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Malcolm’s jewellery collection can be viewed here.

In August 2021 we celebrated Malcolm Appleby’s 75th birthday with Malcolm Appleby & Friends. Previous exhibitions include 50 Golden Years in Scotland in March 2019 and The Gallery also hosted a special exhibition in January 2016 to celebrate Malcolm Appleby’s 70th birthday.


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