Artist and Jewellery Designer Alexandra Abraham Launches Collection at Made by Hands of Britain

June 10, 2011 - PRLog -- ‘Made by Hands of Britain’, the online specialist marketplace which showcases British artists and craftspeople, is delighted to announce the addition of artist Alexandra Abraham’s exciting range of distinctive and beautifully embellished paintings and jewellery to the site.

Internationally-renowned artist Alexandra Abraham works from her North London studio where she hand crafts exquisite jewellery and paintings from sustainable recyclable materials that include 16th century glass picked up along the Thames Foreshore, ancient china from the forgotten Victorian rubbish tips of Hampstead Heath, pebbles, antique buttons, and Venetian smalti. Her gilded wooden bangles and brooches are encrusted with found objects she has personally sourced from around the world.

“I’m inspired by the origins of my materials and excited by the physical process of turning the lost and the forgotten into something exquisite, glamorous and even wearable,” says Alexandra. “The sense of history and knowledge that people have handled and used my materials many years ago is extremely important to me, and I like to imagine that something of their spirit becomes invested in my work.”

“My works also have the added dimension of sustainability, a value shared by other Made by Hands of Britain  (http://www.madebyhandsofbritain.com) artisans.”

“Alexandra’s jewellery and paintings are wonderful creations to adorn the person and home,” says Gillian Montegrande, founder of Made by Hands of Britain. “I am honoured that she has joined us and pleased that our site will be able to further showcase her works of art and make them more accessible to today’s more thoughtful, discerning and environmentally aware consumers.”

You can see Alexandra Abraham talking about her work here on:YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL_79QlEFjg



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About Made by Hands of Britain http://www.madebyhandsofbritain.com

Made by Hands of Britain is the new online marketplace dedicated to showcasing and championing fine British craftsmanship. It aims to provide the ultimate British Art and Craft resource for those who produce things by hand and for those who value and want to browse, buy and enjoy the very best in handmade.

The site already features over 170 artisans under categories including Rural & Heritage Crafts, Home & Garden, Food & Drink, Building & Conservation, Health & Beauty, Pets & Livestock, Learning & Supplies, Clothing, Accessories and Jewellery and Leisure Sports and Boatbuilding.


About Alexandra Abraham  
Art consultants, interior designers and galleries are becoming increasingly interested in her paintings which are gilded with 23 carat gold leaf, saturated with colour and encrusted with recycled treasures. Her work now hangs in the first class suites on a new luxury cruise liner; interior designer Fiona Barratt selected a large painting for an international footballer’s Chelsea home and a fashionable Notting Hill restaurateur recently bought one for her apartment in Venice.

Alexandra has also created an exciting range of dramatic, embellished and completely unique bangles, brooches, chargers and napkin rings which are attracting clients from Istanbul, Shanghai and across America from Santa Barbara to Rhode Island.

A selection of Alexandra Abraham’s paintings is currently on exhibition at Meller Merceux’s Witney Gallery.

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