Kathryn Hinton
The first Contemporary Silversmith that I researched is called Kathryn Hinton. She is a designer that creates jewellery and silverware in her studio which is situated in Edinburgh. She graduated at Kent Institute of Art and design where she completed BA Hons in Jewellery and silversmithing before she studied a postgrad at Bishopsland. She then decided to go to the Royal College of Art in London. I like how she explores geometric forms in which she transforms through the usage of computer aided design software. She uses the software along with creating by hand. I find it interesting that she uses the digital surface which is formed to represent the hammer strikes made in the metal which highlights the surface element. She has designed a range of silverware and vessels that explores geometric forms and the developing surfaces. She explores 3D printing with lost was casting and a CNC miling machine which press forms that she is able to appreciate that these objects are made in precious metals for her assortments. She uses traditional hand techniques that can explore the use of textures and scales through her work.