I’m drawn to finding character and human like semblance in inanimate objects. I bring these observations into my work, by creating ambiguous sculptural objects that display an anthropomorphic disposition.
Francisca Onumah is an award winning silversmith and jeweller based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Drawn to finding character and a human-like semblance in sculptural objects, the Ghanaian born designer maker sculpts figurative vessels and jewellery that embody emotive characteristics through their distinct forms. Her approach to silversmithing displays raw tactile textures draped on sombre anthropomorphic forms.
Francisca’s work has been featured in prominent publications including Crafts Magazine, World of interiors and Goldsmiths Stories. Her work can be found in notable collections at The V&A, Sheffield Museums, The Sheffield Assay Office and The Walker Art Gallery. Francisca graduated from an MA in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products at the School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University in 2015.