Iona Hall’s work is inspired by her upbringing on the Scottish coast, where creativity was nurtured in a household filled with art materials and a working studio. Iona expresses her ideas through drawing and illustration, developing themes that feed into a visual language reflecting an attentiveness to the tactile qualities. Iona graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in Silversmithing and Jewellery and trained further at Bishopsland Educational Trust.
Iona’s work evokes the thrill of discovery, like spotting a stone among countless pebbles sparking a moment of connection. Three times awarded by Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, Iona responds intuitively to metal as a drawing surface, using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques to sculpt, texture and form an illustrative narrative.
Iona’s practice has further accolades including the Heritage Crafts Precious Metals Bursary (funded by the Royal Mint), Contemporary British Silversmiths Industry Award, and the Visual Arts and Crafts Award.
