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For a brief period I was fortunate to have the lovely Dianne Willcocks, then the Islington Business Design Centre exhibition director, representing my contemporary jewellery series in London. I had participated of MODE with DAT Design for two consective years; MODE was the Contemporary Home Show, Dianne's brainchild - a wonderful platform for new design. I was half of DAT Design: a collaboration between myself and the woodworker Garvan McGrane. "They who share a common interest in re-using and recycling and minimizing wastage. Their designs are inspired by the desire to challenge the preconceived ideas about the use of materials and about balance and symmetry. The pair use aluminium, glass and plywood that can be found anywhere from skips to specialised suppliers. Space-age Kryptonite lamps, curvy Scyscraper CD racks and glass Water tables exemplify their individual style." But coming back to The Ring: through Dianne, a very special (and BIG!) woven ring band I had handcrafted in fine silver and 18ct gold and which was part of the group of pieces Dianne had, ended up in the hands of actor Orlando Bloom. I was back living in Brazil at the time and my jewellery school friend, Antje Guest, posted a GQ magazine for me - she had made a bet with her husband that the slightly blurry ring in the photo was one of mine. I was able then to find many images online of Orlando Bloom which the ring was visible. Antje won the bet all right! For the many people who asked me: "did you contact him?" yes I did send a few letters to his publicist but no reply... I was aware that at the time he was already receiving hundreds of letters per week. Not much a chance - so if you know him tell him I'd love to make him another piece ;-)
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