Jan Johnstone is fascinated by the powerful influences
charms have had on human behaviour. Inanimate objects imbued with
the ability to transfer magical powers; trinkets to protect against
and ward off evil. Representing feelings, events, desires and memories,
these exist in every culture and tribal society of our world.
Using the evocatively named and ancient semi- precious stones -
jasper, obsidian, chalcedony, moonstone, turquoise, carnelian, and
marrying these with white metal, Jan creates keepsakes with a contemporary
twist.
Jan employs traditional images - hearts, flowers, stars and spirals
combining these with symbols representing water - ripples, rings
or fish to produce unique pieces invoking elemental magic. |
