Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.
Paul McClure is a designer and maker of contemporary jewellery. His work is represented in private and public collections including Canadian Museum of Civilization; Barcelona Museum of Decorative Arts; Espace Solidor, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France; and National Museum of Scotland. McClure received his training from NSCAD University, Halifax, Canada (BFA, 1989); Escola Massana, Barcelona, Spain; and National College of Art and Design, Dublin, Ireland (MA, 1999).
McClure’s work is often described as sculptural, though it is jewellery’s wearability and relationship with the body that interests him most. The scientific fields of biology, pathology and genetics inspire his work and his aesthetic derives from microscopic and anatomical views of the human body.
As well as maintaining a private studio practice, McClure is an educator, writer and design curator in the McClure & Egan curatorial partnership. He is a founder and organizer in various community arts projects including Toronto International Jewellery Festival (2013), OBJECToronto Expos (2004-2009) and ALLEYJAUNT festivals (2004-2007). From 2005-2012 he was Adviser in Jewellery & Metals for the Craft Studios at Harbourfront Centre. McClure has taught at NSCAD University, OCAD University and currently is professor in Jewellery in the Centre for Arts & Design at George Brown College, Toronto.
Antibodies
IV
Rings
Sterling
silver,
sapphires,
garnets
(fabricated)
Antibodies
IV
Rings
18
karat
gold,
sapphires
(fabricated)
Antibodies
IV
Rings
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed)
Antibodies
III
Rings
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed)
Antibodies
II
Rings
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed)
Antibodies
I
Rings
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed)
Antibodies
IV
series
(ring,
pendant,
earrings)
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed),
rubber
cord
Antibodies
IV
Chain
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed)
Flower
series
(ring,
pendant,
earrings)
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed),
rubber
cord
Flower
Chain
Sterling
silver
(fabricated),
nylon
(laser
sintered
and
dyed)
Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.