In this, Alan Craxford’s first book, he shares unique insights into his artistic life.
With a career spanning over 50 years, he is an artist, designer, jeweller, silversmith, engraver, teacher, thinker and an inspiration to those who aspire to create. Acknowledged for his precision and mastery of precious metals and gemstones, and with examples of his work in numerous private collections, the V&A and the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, his aim has always been to work with the inner creative worlds to manifest beautiful artefacts that speak to those who care to understand.
Through the two parts of this book, Alan shares stories that illustrate the journey of his work and inspiration. Each piece – however modest or grand – comes from a place of meaning and it is clear that making beautiful, individual objects has been his spiritual practice and life’s endeavour.
With a career spanning over five decades, Alan Craxford shares profound reflections into his artistic
journey, offering reflections on the creative process and its power to enrich human experience. Through his stories, he highlights the depth behind his work and invites us to look beyond surface beauty and to see craftsmanship as a continuous, universal force – an act of contemplation as much as creation.
The publication of this book has been partially funded by a grant from the Silver Society.
YouCaxton/Art Circus Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-915972-66-8
Retail price: £45
Available from ArtCircus Books
