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Sally

Shepherd

Sally Shepherd creates sculptural, intricate jewellery with a focus on texture, gentle movement and the play of light. Drawing inspiration from everyday encounters with nature and the rural landscapes of her childhood, Sally translates moments and details from the outdoors into pared-back, balanced forms, layered with subtle texture and intricate details. Sally handcrafts her pieces with sustainability at the core of her practice, carefully considering materials, suppliers, production processes, packaging and design choices throughout every stage of creation.

Disciplines: Jewellery

Location: Glasgow

Materials: Casting, Etching, Silver
Sally Shepherd creates sculptural, intricate jewellery with a focus on texture, gentle movement and the play of light. Drawing inspiration from everyday encounters with nature and the rural landscapes of her childhood, Sally translates moments and details from the outdoors into pared-back, balanced forms, layered with subtle texture and intricate details. Sally handcrafts her pieces with sustainability at the core of her practice, carefully considering materials, suppliers, production processes, packaging and design choices throughout every stage of creation.

Previous Experience

Exhibitions: 2025/ Spot Design Market; Makkist Market Glasgow 2021/ 35th Marzee International Graduate Show, Galerie Marzee,Netherlands; Elements Graduate Showcase, The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust; New Designers 2021; Graduate Showcase Glasgow School of Art; 2019 / The Art of the Feminine, Glasgow Guild, Splendour exhibition, Reid Gallery, Glasgow School of Art; Splendour performance, Queen’s House Greenwich, London

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