The Multifaceted Brackenburys
by Sally Hansen
Christine and Eric Brackenbury’s lives and artistic pursuits are as multifaceted as the precious gems that adorn the unique jewellery they create. Both are visual artists as well as exceptionally gifted jewellers. Christine has had several exhibitions of her paintings during the past year, and Eric is about to have his first exhibits of his photography this month in Almonte.
Their principal artistic passion is their goldsmithing and jewellery design partnership. Both are certified, apprenticeship-trained professional goldsmiths; Christine trained in Canada, Eric in London, England. We are all surprised when they calculate their answer to my question about how long they have been designing and executing one-of-a-kind pieces in gold and silver. The couple bring a combined expertise of nearly eight decades to their challenging and demanding art.