A TALENTED jeweller from Bishopton has had her work chosen for a major exhibition and selling fair taking place later this year.

Lynne MacLachlan will be one of 47 makers showcasing pieces at Scotland’s Elements Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold.

Organised by The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, in partnership with fine art and jewellery auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull, the festival showcases some of the finest established and emerging UK-based designer-makers.

Lynne studied as an aerospace engineer before attending art school and now produces colourful, sculptural jewellery, thoughtfully designed and made to bring colour and joy to life.

Her pieces range from collectable contemporary craft pieces to large-scale interior installations.

Lynne takes a creative approach with digital tools and materials, pushing the capabilities of these and using 3D printing to materialise complex forms.

Combining these tools with meticulous hand-finishing techniques, such as dying and traditional metalwork, means she produces artful pieces of cutting-edge design that endure.

Lynne, who also uses materials such as laser-sintered nylon, told The Gazette: “My aerospace engineering background gave me the confidence to experiment with new techniques and materials to come up with innovative approaches and designs.

“It will be the second time I’ve taken part in Elements and I’m really glad it is back this year. It is a highly-prestigious chance to show my work alongside lots of absolutely superb makers.”

Running from Friday, October 28, until Sunday, October 30, the exhibition will take place at Lyon & Turnbull’s Edinburgh HQ.

It will feature award-winning pieces from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) competition, known as ‘the Jewellery Oscars,’ being showcased in Scotland for the first time.

Ruth Davis, head of jewellery and silver at Lyon & Turnbull, said: “Like everyone else, we are excited to be inviting the makers back for the first in-person Elements Festival in two years.

“It is so exciting to create such a hub of contemporary design, creativity and craftsmanship in our iconic saleroom.”

For more information, visit elementsfestival.co.uk.