Member of the Month: Evangeline Long

My training in Fine Art - specialising in sculpture and lithography at the Slade , led to working in a number of disciplines , painting , ceramics and textiles.

I was introduced to the medium of enamel many years later by the fortuitous acquisition of a Schauer enamelling kit . This turned out to be a very stimulating  and transforming experience and over the years my output in this medium has reflected my past influences and training.

I enamel mostly on copper panels ranging from 15cm squares ( these days limited by the size of my kiln ) to large commissioned work carried out in a factory.

When working on panels subject matter is drawn from sketchbooks or painted studies of landscape , organic forms or architecture - the objective being to exploit the many ways in which enamel can be used expressively , an example being the range of colour and texture seen in distressed or corrugated surfaces.

Because of my background in sculpture I sometimes form sheet copper into three-D pieces and recent work has sprung from painted studies made as illustrations for a childrens’ book about the metamorphosis of the butterfly.

The British Society of Enamellers has a broad membership, encompassing levels of expertise from enamel students to professional level enamellers. Our aim is to promote the highest standards of contemporary design and workmanship in all aspects of this unique and exciting medium.

UK based, the BSOE has international connections and offers exhibition opportunities, bursaries, an online gallery, industry discounts, workshops and events for its members.

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