About EJ Mahony
My work to date is all hand made. It is important that this is seen, so the raising marks, uneven rims and unfiled solder seams are left. The majority of my work is about portraying different feelings and emotions by combining various materials and manipulating their many qualities to express the intentions. Silver is seen as an enduring metal, whereas steel rusts; eats itself away and is not seen as precious. Where necessary the steel has been preserved with bees wax to protect itself. Most of the work shown is not designed with a specific function; that is up to the customer to determine.
Education
2001-2003 London Metropolitan University
MA Silversmithing & Allied crafts
2000-2001 Canterbury Christ Church University College
Post Graduate Certificate of Education
Age Range: Post-Compulsory
1997-2000 Kent Institute of Art and Design, Rochester
BA Hons in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Jewellery & Design
1995-1997 Kent Institute of Art and Design, Rochester
BTEC National Diploma in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Jewellery & Design
1989-1995 Perry Court. Rudolf Steiner School, Canterbury. Kent
Secondary Education
Awards Received
Winner of the Gane Trust Award 2008, Designer Crafts
Designer Crafts 2007
Promotion to status of Fellow
British Craft Trade Fair 2006
Highly Commended in The BCTF Award for Excellence
The Goldsmiths Company
2006 Gold Award for finished silver piece, Goldsmiths Hall
1999 Commendation, Goldsmiths Hall
1998 Bursary, Goldsmiths Hall
1997 Commendation, Goldsmiths Hall
