Meet the team - Angela Malone

A staff member since Chromos's early days - way back in '94 - Ange has been here since the beginning. This year she has been busy completing her BA (hons) Fine Art degree at UCA, (University for the Creative Arts) Canterbury. In addition, she has also just won a prestigious prize - the Thomas Fattorini prize as part of the British Art Medal Society's annual competition for students - for her winning medal entry based on Samurai Warriors.

'Mind no mind' modern side

'Mind no mind' ancient side

The work features two Samurai figures against a tree-shaped background. One side of the medallion features an ancient, battle-ready warrior wearing detailed traditional dress, and on the reverse side there is a figure of a modern day practitioner, representing the daily practice wear of the Samurai.

The tree references continuity, knowledge and the passage of time. The upper edge of the tree has been shaped and polished to represent the traditional 'hamon' (tempered edge) of the Samurai weponry.

Angela's medallion will displayed on show at the British Museum from the 7th June until the 12th July.

Read more on the UCA website:

http://www.ucreative.ac.uk/index.cfm?articleid=28155

or on the Fattorini website:

http://www.fattorini.co.uk/BAMS_Student_Medals.aspx

Angela also has work showing in the current exhibition at the Chapter House, Canterbury, running from 23rd till 30th June.

Well Done Ange - We are all very proud of you!!