Danielle Flowers
Contemporary Woodturner
Artist Bio
Danielle Flowers was born in the rural, market town of Ludlow, Shropshire. Her keen love for woodland walks, has greatly inspired her connection with the natural elements. In turn, informing her three-dimensional, material explorations throughout her studies at Ludlow College and Hereford College of Art and Design Foundation Diploma. Flowers graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University, School of Art and Design in 2016 with a first-class BA (hons) Artist, Designer, Maker. Launching her woodturning business, Danielle Flowers Contemporary Craft, from the rural surrounds of Shropshire.
Artist Statement
Danielle Flowers is inspired by the primitive connections and relationship of material and process, striving to create balance and harmony between material qualities and their aesthetic values. Inspired by mid-century modern design and the raw elements. Flowers engages with the rhythmic and meditative process of woodturning, with the aim of preserving traditional craft processes, whilst highlighting the importance of contemporary British craftsmanship. Demonstrating the power of the handmade, by following the journey of creation from raw element to outcome, emphasising the multidisciplinary nature of craft-based skills.
Advocating traditional British craftsmanship, Flowers sources hardwoods directly from sustainably managed woodlands in Shropshire; milling, processing, and forming the timber in house. Each hand turned element juxtaposes the unique grains of British hardwoods, with the refined forms of 925 sterling silver. Crafting affordable collections of minimal jewellery, home décor and timeless statement pieces.
Registered Professional Turner 2024 and Yeoman to the Turners’ Company London 2022.
Education
Cardiff School of Art & Design BA(Hons)Artist, Designer, Maker 2013-2016
Hereford College of Art & Design Foundation Diploma 2012-2013
