Ruth Leslie | JUST LINES

JUST LINES RUTH LESLIE 7 - 31 MARCH 2018

Ruth Leslie in her studio at Custom Lane, Edinburgh 2018

RUTH LESLIE JUST LINES Ruth has been designing and making playful, sculptural jewellery since 2015. Mainly working in a variety of metals including silver, gold and titanium, she creates contemporary pieces that are both inspired by the subtle details within fabrics as well as the structural forms within textile machinery.

Ruth finely twists each individual wire using an old fashioned drill.

These wires are then wrapped around frames to create tactile, refined forms – like dangling architecture.

As well as creating these sculptural pieces, Ruth produces a range of wearable, precious metal jewellery influenced by other design products such as kitchen and homeware.

These designs are simple yet unique, modern and bold - each piece is handmade in her Edinburgh studio.

Inkle Neckpiece, 2017 sterling silver L48cms ÂŁ600

Inkle Neckpiece (modelled), 2017 sterling silver L48cms ÂŁ600 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Heald Earrings, 2017 sterling silver H3.5 x W2.5cms ÂŁ180 Bell Jar Earring Stand, 2018 precious white metal H9.5 x D7cms ÂŁ60

Heddle 3 Earrings (modelled), 2018 sterling silver H4.8 x D2cms ÂŁ240 Bell Jar Earring Stand, 2018 precious white metal H8 x D6cms ÂŁ60

Heddle 3 Earrings (modelled), 2018 sterling silver H4.8 x D2cms ÂŁ240 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi Incline Ring (modelled), 2018 sterling silver ÂŁ95 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Heald Earrings (modelled), 2017 sterling silver H3.5 x W2.5cms ÂŁ180 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Heddle 2 Earrings, 2018 9ct gold and oxidised silver H3 x D1.8cms £280

Heddle 1 Earrings, 2016 18ct gold plated sterling silver H2.5 x D1.8cms ÂŁ280

Incline Ring (modelled), 2018 sterling silver ÂŁ95 each Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Mini Bell Jar Earrings, 2018 sterling silver H1.8 x D1.8cms ÂŁ50

Bell Jar Earrings, 2018 18ct gold plated sterling silver H3 x D2cms ÂŁ110

Bell Jar Earrings (modelled), 2018 sterling silver H3 x D2cms ÂŁ85 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Circle Earrings (modelled), 2018 oxidised sterling silver D2cms ÂŁ45

Circle Earrings (modelled), 2018 sterling silver D2cms ÂŁ45 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Heald Brooch, 2017 9ct gold & oxidised sterling silver H7.5xW5.5cms £460

Heddle 3 Earrings (modelled), 2018 sterling silver H4.8 x D2cms ÂŁ240 Photo Katariina Yli-Malmi

Heddle 2 Earrings, 2018 9ct gold and oxidised silver H3 x D1.8cms ÂŁ280 Bell Jar Earrings, 2018 sterling silver H3 x D2cms ÂŁ85

Heddle 3 Earrings (modelled), 2018 sterling silver H4.8 x D2cms ÂŁ240 Bell Jar Earring Stand, 2018 precious white metal H8 x D6cms ÂŁ60

Ruth Leslie outside her studio at Custom Lane, Edinburgh 2018

Ruth Leslie (b.1993) EDUCATION/TRAINING 2017 - HOTHOUSE, Crafts Council Talent Development Programme 2015-2016 - Edinburgh College of Art, Artist in Residence, Jewellery & Silversmithing 2011-2015 - The Glasgow School of Art, BA (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery EXHIBITIONS 2018 - COLLECT, Saatchi Gallery, London 2017 - Winter Design Collection, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow 2017 - Winter Showcase, Clifton Rocks Jewellery, Bristol 2017 - Chain Reaction, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh 2017 - Excursions, Custom Lane, Edinburgh 2017 - Craft Scotland Summer Show, White Stuff, Edinburgh 2017 - Beyond the Blue, Gill Wing Jewellery, London 2017 - Black & Gold, Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow 2017 - 175th Birthday Exhibition, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh 2016 - A-i-R at the Tent, Tent Gallery, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh 2016 - A-i-R 15/16, St. Margaret’s House, Edinburgh 2016 - Next Generation, Solo Showcase, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh 2015 - Winter Showcase, Gill Wing Jewellery, London 2015 - Elements, The Glasgow School of Art display, Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh 2015 - Premio Fondazione Cominelli, Cominelli Foundation, Lake Garda, Italy 2015 - New Designers, Business Design Centre, London 2015 - Degree Show, The Glasgow School of Art AWARDS/GRANTS 2017 - Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards, Creative Scotland/The City of Edinburgh Council Grant 2013 - Medal Design for The British Academy, London 2012 - Grand First Prize, BAMS Student Medal Project (British Art Medal Society)

Published by The Scottish Gallery to coincide with the exhibition: JUST LINES - RUTH LESLIE 7 MARCH - 3 MARCH 2018 All rights reserved. No part of this catalogue may be reproduced in any form by print, photocopy or by any other means, without the permission of the copyright holders and of the publishers.

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