Through a combination of small set pieces and layered, illustrative, folkloric creatures, Ali Forbes invites you into the world of Urban Folklore, a theatrical handmade collection of intricate jewellery pieces which are inspired bt the different storytelling narratives of different countries around the world, such as Scotland, Austria and the Southern States of America.

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Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Ali Forbes is a graduate of the Royal College of Art  and Central Saint Martins.  Originally a jeweller she has made a move into set design and art fabrication while also maintaining her jewellery practice. Her work is inspired by the  folklore of the places she has lived in, modular and mechanical design, and her Scottish heritage. Many of her pieces, which are inspired by playful and vintage design systems like Meccano, Lego and Airfix,  can be re-arranged to suit the mood of its wearer, with flipping layers, or elements that can be taken apart and put back together in a different manner.