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9 February 2021
This Is A Token // Episode Five - Tessa Brown
In the latest episode of ‘This Is A Token’, Alex is joined at his home in London by brilliant textile artist, friend and self confessed ‘non-jewellery lover’ Tessa Brown, for a chat about some bittersweet jewellery she owns, with a fascinating, dark and complicated family history.
Listen in as Alex and Tessa discuss her stepmother's South American adventures (and lucky escapes) with a Texan treasure hunter, a pair of spectacular 'Chilean' Handbag Earrings, and how jewellery so often functions as the remnants of the legacies that make us who we are.
“Tessa is an inspiration. Mid life and mid career she returned to full time education to pursue her passion for textiles and fine art. Her M.A. final exhibition was very nearly spoiled by coronavirus but they got it all together and it was a huge success. What is even more incredible are the stories of adventure, murder, pirates and survival connected to some very special pieces of jewellery she has inherited. This one is a rollercoaster… hold onto your hats!”
- Alex Monroe
Chilean ‘Handbag’ Earrings
Here are some useful links for further reading on issues, events and artefacts discussed by Alex and Tessa.
You can find Tessa Brown at www.tessabrown.co.uk
For more information about selling gold, go to www.mastermeltgroup.com
For further reading on Anne Jennings Brown, visit www.extremegeographer.com/family-matters/an-everlasting-love/march-1968-a-roatan-odyssey-part-3
Illustration by Connie Bella Monroe
Edited by Emily Sandford
Music by Daniel Patrick Cohen
Please note, that this podcast was recorded during one of the less strict periods of the coronavirus pandemic, with all the necessary safety measures in place.
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The Journalis where Alex Monroe shares the stories behind the jewellery, from design inspiration and craftsmanship to nature, creativity, and life in the workshop. It offers a closer look at the people, places, and processes that shape each collection, alongside seasonal styling ideas, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights.
