How was it made? | Pushing silver to its limits | Ndidi Ekubia | V&A

We joined contemporary silversmith Ndidi Ekubia on a tour of some of her regular sources of inspiration and in her studio in Manchester. Whilst demonstrating the mesmeric process of raising, chasing and embossing her signature organic vessels, Ndidi discusses her love of pattern, the traditional tools she uses and her desire to create functional objects. The resulting 'Sparkle vase' is painstakingly hand-crafted by pushing and manipulating metal to its limits to create a textural, fluid quality to the surface.
00:00 Ndidi introduces us to her local area in Manchester
00:29 Falling in love with metal
01:01 Creating functional silverware
01:39 The importance of pattern
02:34 Raising the metal with a hammer
03:37 The metalworking tools
04:14 Applying the pattern to the surface
05:05 Annealing the metal to make it pliable
05:33 A finished 'Sparkle Vase' going on display at the V&A
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[@Ironic_Jihad]

I have never seen metalwork so beautiful or finely crafted!

[@justjane2070]

Beautiful, quite magical 🙂

[@WildAlchemyBotanicals]

What a calming meditative practice and such an interesting process. It must feel overwhelming and so exciting to see your work on display at the V&A 💜I love hearing Ndidi's Manchester accent also. Thanks for posting.

[@auntiemjo]

I am in awe of Ndidi Ekubia's work.

[@abbywebster8343]

Absolutely beautiful pieces, I enjoyed staring at this piece for an inordinately long time when I visited and I love the fact it was born in Manchester where I’m from.

[@suespriggs67]

❤ As a master silversmith trained at Goldsmith, nothing beats metal working. 😊 I know live in western Australia.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

So beautiful ❤ The way the objects catch and reflect the light, the shadows enhancing the texture, all show the love and respect she has for her art.

[@wesleygalvin9983]

That was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your art with us.
As you were working, I was thinking of all the words to describe your pieces, movement, sculptural, form and you described it that way too! You have a great eye for art. Cheers from Australia.

[@davidhocde007]

C'est superbe. Bravo madame et merci V&A.

[@williamfahey6066]

Her work is beautiful. I love that Vase. ❤
Jeff

[@Andrea-73]

Beautiful workmanship

[@shetlandsheep3081]

What a great artist and such beautiful work. Wow.

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Lovely works, and beautiful relaxing music, editing, filming. Thank you V & A. 🥰

[@lgannawa]

Her work is stunningly beautiful! I would LOVE one of her pieces and would proudly display it center stage in my home. Truly a special talent.

[@kimberlybrown4557]

Looks like you are making a mark in the world. Just beautiful! 😀

[@user-qk3cc3pb4k]

wonderful, beautiful i love it! ❤

[@albanasser3879]

Espectacular, well done masterpiece

[@hannahd4787]

Beautiful work!

[@lorawaring883]

Wonderful!!!! Gorgeous work.

[@33tg33]

Lovely, thank you.

[@suepeer3078]

Beautiful work

[@lianefehrle9921]

What an amazing woman. She brings beauty to her art. Love it

[@TYSKANLIGNOT]

wow

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Wow the texture of her work looks like Muscular Animal Skin like a Lion or a Puma yet it's also Delicate in a thin Vasal form!

[@anitchlikadze3451]

💖👏

[@brendahamblin4559]

Amazing work. Clever and talented lady.

[@asheland_numismatics]

Personally, owning two examples of her work I can say firsthand that it is absolutely splendid!

[@ZoeLateNight]

Wow! 🌟 Stunning Beautiful Artwork!
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5:49 🥲

[@fionaclarke3978]

It's beautiful, Ndidi! Congratulations

[@tamarrwebb4202]

Bravo 🖤

[@peckinpahlady]

Beautiful work, beautiful woman.

[@oneshotme]

I've wanted to do something like this for years but just haven't had the money to be able to sadly and it's been 30 years since I first wanted to