Tina Avery is a silversmith and jeweller who creates forms in metal with narrative and meaning. Her pieces move between the wearable and the contemplative, sometimes designed to be carried close to the body, and at other times existing as larger functional or reflective objects. A recurring theme in her practice is the idea of containing and being held.
Tina’s process often begins with the application of pattern onto metal surfaces, using techniques such as etching, pressing and stamping. This careful groundwork becomes an integral part of the final work, requiring control and attention as the metal is shaped, formed and finished, ensuring the surface language survives through transformation.
For this exhibition, Tina builds on ideas from her 2025 degree collection ‘Vessels For a Journey’, which explored a nurturing emotional journey through being seen, heard, held, celebrated and understood. Tina’s awards include a South Square Trust bursary (2024–25) and Grand First Prize in the British Art Medal Society Student Project (2023). She has exhibited with Visual Arts Scotland Biennial at the RSA (2025) and completed her BA (Hons) degree collection in 2025.
