MARKS FOR ROGER DOYLE, LONDON, 2015

Roger Doyle is inspired by the complexities of natural forms which he brings to life, using not only precious metals and cut stones but also the shimmering colours of exquisite enamelling. His commissions include collaborating on the crown for Prince Charles at his investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969 and a number of pieces which are now held in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Grand Beetle Bowl came about from a desire to create a monumental work bringing to life the movement patterns of these creatures which, although most people are oblivious to, make up around 25% of all known life-forms. Doyle's creativity has allowed him to incorporate extravagant combinations of iridescent colours whilst the beetles maintain a convincing progress around the smooth, wide rim and spiral down to the centre of the vessel.