Exciting news!
I will have my first ever ‘solo’ exhibition this September! The exhibition is part of my Peak District Artisan’s ‘Emerging Maker’ award which I won at the end of 2023, and will be held at the Courtney Gallery in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. I will be showing a range of my large contour map wall pieces, alongside a small range of map jewellery.
Visit on Saturday 7th September between 2-5pm for the opening of the showcase, and a ‘meet the maker’ session.
It will be running for 3 weeks, and there will be also be a showcase of work from the runners up, who all happen to be ceramicists; Becca Brown, Bel Holland and Matt Whiting.
Press release:
This September, jeweller and metalsmith Holly of Contour Map Collection will be exhibiting a collection of her topographic pieces in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
From her workshop at Yorkshire Artspace in Sheffield, Holly creates intricate metal relief maps celebrating our connection with the soil, sky & mountains. Using elevation data from iconic and meaningful locations, the contour lines are cut into metal then hand formed and finished to create striking and deeply personal works of art. On show you’ll find a range of her framed wall pieces and geographic silver jewellery, each displayed alongside an illustrated, labelled map of the area they depict.
“Maps are the perfect combination of beauty and functionality. I love that when you strip back all the other information and you’re just left with the mesmerising pattern of the contour lines, it’s already a piece of art. Out of context, you’ll likely not know what it represents, but once you do, you can connect with it on a different level - especially if the landscape holds memories for you.”
The show is part of the prize for winning the Peak District Artisans’ ‘Young Emerging Maker’ award. In addition to Holly's work, the exhibition will also include pieces by runners-up Becca Brown, Bel Holland and Matt Whiting, all of whom are talented ceramicists.
Join us at The Courtney Gallery between September 7th to 28th to explore Holly’s landscapes and celebrate the artistry of these local emerging makers.
Images below - Kinder Scout Contour Map, on display at The Courtney Gallery, Ashbourne.
