Malcolm trained at Beckenham School of Art, Ravensbourne College of Art, Sir John Cass School of Art and the Royal College of Art, before starting his own workshop in July 1968. 

He discovered engraving at art school and subsequently served an apprenticeship as a gun engraver.  He is now internationally renowned for his ability as an artist engraver. 

Combining surface quality and form is an acknowledged preoccupation of Malcolm’s which he achieves not only by using skills such as engraving, carving and chasing but also by mixing metals, texturing and hammering.  For more than 30 years he has been developing different techniques of combining metals, such as firing varying colours of gold on to steel or iron, or adding gold or platinum inlays into non-precious metals – a technique described in Japan as Hon Zogan.
 
Malcolm’s constant experimentation adds an element of excitement and innovation to his work – he is forever pushing the boundaries of silversmithing to new limits.  Each of his silver creations is highly individual and his own colourful personality and sense of humour, as well as his many interests and influences – such as the natural world, myths and elemental ideas.  His range of work includes bangles, belt buckles and brooches to cufflinks, necklaces, rings and bowls.

He has completed many high profile commissions for public institutions. He recently worked with the naval historian Sim Comfort to create the Trafalgar Medal to commemorate the bi-centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, which won him the gold award for engraving and the silver award for modeling in this year’s Goldsmiths’ Company Craftsmanship and Design Awards. 

Precious Statements, the summer exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London features work by Malcolm along with jeweller John Donald.  In celebration of his 60th birthday, all aspects of Malcolm’s work will feature.  The exhibition is on at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London from 19 May to 1 July 2006.  Admission free.

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