Sally is a designer and maker based in Glasgow.
She creates sculptural, understated jewellery with a focus on texture, gentle movement and the play of light.
Drawing inspiration from everyday encounters with nature and the rural landscapes of her childhood, Sally translates moments and details from the outdoors into pared-back, balanced forms, layered with subtle texture and intricate details.
Sally handcrafts her pieces with sustainability at the core of her practice, carefully considering materials, suppliers, production processes, packaging, and design choices throughout every stage of creation.
Contact for bespoke enquiries or made-to-order pieces:
email: sallyshepherdstudio@gmail.cominstagram : @sallyshepherd_studio
2017-2021 / BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery / first class / Glasgow School of Art
2019-2020 / Exchange Semester / Högskolan för Design och Konsthantverk (School of Design and Crafts) / University of Gothenburg
exhibitions
2021 / 35th Marzee International Graduate Show / Galerie Marzee / Netherlands
2021 / Elements Graduate Showcase / The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust / (online)
2021 / New Designers 2021 / (online)
2021 / Graduate Showcase / Glasgow School of Art / (online)
2020 / Design Domain Open Studios Exhibition/ Reid Building / Glasgow School of Art
2019 / Collaboration Course Exhibition / Högskolan för Design och Konsthantverk / University of Gothenburg, Sweden
2019 / The Art of the Feminine / Glasgow Guild
2019 / Splendour exhibition / Reid Gallery / Glasgow School of Art
2019 / Splendour performance / Queen's House Greenwich / London
2019 / Design Domain Open Studios Exhibition / Reid Building / Glasgow School of Art
2018 / Facets Open Studios Exhibition / The Art School / Glasgow School of Art
2018 / Design Domain Open Studios Exhibition / Reid Building / Glasgow School of Art
2018 / Cross School Course Exhibition ‘(Glasgow 2118)’ /Glasgow School of Art
2017 / End of Year Show / Craven College / Skipton
awards/publications
2021 / Richard H Arroll Memorial Prize (awarded for sketchbook work) - Glasgow School of Art
2021 / Local Heroes, GSA School of Design Review by Dr. Stacey Hunter (link)
2021 / GSA S&J Graduate Publication (link)
2021 / Bronze award, 2D design category - Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council
2019 / Travel Bursary - Friends of The Glasgow School of Art
2017 / Lecturers Prize for Outstanding Achievement – Craven College