David McCaul
David McCaul creates handcrafted bespoke jewellery pieces using ancient and modern techniques.
My jewellery is an exploration of line, form and technique. Led by an interest in the fluidity of natural shapes and asymmetric curves I create pieces that celebrate the contours of the body. Rings gently meander around the fingers and earrings elegantly taper to frame the shape of the face.
The metal itself provides inspiration and direction. I employ the ancient metalwork techniques of either hand forging or lost wax casting. Forging highlights the metal’s solidity and ductility allowing me to create minimalist fluid forms with an inherent strength. When wax carving I can directly sculpt shapes into a material which is then cast into precious metal, making every piece one-of-a-kind.
Combining these traditional modes of hand-making with modern processes such as micro-pavé setting and TIG welding has lead me to achieve a distinctive design style. I enjoy pushing the ways of working with metal and my deep understanding of the material allows me to create both liquid-like and freeform jewellery pieces out of solid precious metal.
David holds a Certificate in Jewellery Production Skills from the Crafts Council of Ireland (2003), a Bachelor of Design from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin (2004), and an MA in Jewellery Design from London Metropolitan University (2008). In 2010, he set up his atelier, McCaul Goldsmiths in Exmouth Market, London with his brother, Barry, from where he is now based.
Selected Awards
2009
Craftsmanship & Design Awards, Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council: Gold Award for Fine Jewellery Design; Silver Award for Setting (Senior Level)
2008
RDS National Crafts Competition: First Prize Precious Metal Category;
Winner Best Graduate Prize
2006
The Goldsmiths’ Company: Graduate Bursary
Selected Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions and Fairs
2019
Surface Matters, Dublin Castle; Artesania Catalunya CCAM, Barcelona, Spain and National Design & Craft Gallery, Kilkenny
2018
Meet the Maker, Fortnum & Mason, London, UK
2008-2017
Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmith’s Hall, London, UK
2013
Growing Talent, Goldsmith’s Hall, London, UK
2004
Influence, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin
Gallery Representation
Contact Details:
David McCaul
McCaul Goldsmiths, 56 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QE, UK
T. 0877376410
E. david@mccaul.com
www.mccaul.com