Introducing Amy Potenger from Gold Like
Mountains
Where did your brand name come from?
I wanted a brand name which is a little
poetic and dreamy, and has many possibilities. I like that it's very visual.
When did you begin making and what was your
inspiration?
I've been making jewellery since I was a
kid but started GLM a couple of months ago. My main inspirations are colour,
geometry and nature.
What do you make?
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings
made from a mixture of new and vintage beads, and faceted polymer clay. Many
pieces are unique and one of a kind.
What inspires you?
Colour, nature and geometry are my main
inspirations, but I definitely draw from the world around me all the time!
What is your favourite book?
Probably Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. I'm
also really into modern American classics such as One Flew over the Cuckoo's
Nest and On the Road.
And your favourite food?
Vegetarian tom yum soup! With lots of
coriander. I must learn how to make it.
Where do you get your online inspiration
from?
Mostly art blogs such as booooooom.com, as
I'm primarily an artist rather than a jeweller - my jewellery is an extension
of my art practice, which is concerned with formal properties such as colour,
surface and materials. I suppose you could say that making jewellery is my way
of bringing my art to a wider audience.
When you are not at the Devonport Craft
Market, where can people find your wares?
My website or in
my Felt Store.
You can also like my page on Facebook.
Amy is offering everyone who mentions that
the read this profile 10% off any purchase at the Devonport Craft Market this
Sunday 4th March – I for one will be making a bee line to her table!
