Unique sculpture and jewellery, handmade in London by artist, Madeleine Marsh
All items are one-off, or made in strictly limited numbers. I also undertake commissions in both jewellery and sculpture for birthdays, weddings and special occasions. Prices range from £45 upwards. Contact me for more information and purchasing details at madeleine@madeleinemarsh.com
About Madeleine
Madeleine Marsh is an artist specialising in jewellery and sculpture. Each piece is handmade in London. Madeleine also makes works on commission - unique sculptures or jewellery specifically created for the recipient. Madeleine's work typically tells a story and often has a sense of humour. Designs draw upon her experience as a writer and broadcaster specialising in Art and Antiques. In every medium, works by Madeleine Marsh express a love for life.
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Such a wet and miserable day that I consoled myself by making flower basket earrings: Summer on the ears if nowhere else and for a bit of added escapism you can rub the baskets with your favourite essential oil. Preparing for Artists at Home @artistsathome . #flowers #earrings #flowerbasket #flowerbaskets #summmer #artistsathome #unique Jewellery xxx ...
Happy New Year from “They” my little sculptural tribute to gender fluidity, all dressed up for a party. Wishing everyone health, happiness and fabulous frockage in 2023. Xxx #genderfluid #dressingup #party #sculptures #18thcenturyfashion ...
Coco Chat-nel? Just finishing a little sculpture, an offshoot of my “Cats in Art” series celebrating great artists, terrible puns and cats. This however is Cats in Fasion. Any ideas for any other fashion designers I could feature in feline form other than the great Coco? I quite fancy Chat-parelli (ouch!). Still what would Christmas be without terrible jokes? Chanel and Schiaparelli were famous rivals. Could I end up getting into a cat fight? Nuff rubbish puns and Happy NewYear to all. Xx. #chanel #cocochannel #cocochanelmademoiselle #chanelbag #chanelmakeup #chaneladdict #chanelperfume #sculptures #catsofinstagram #cats_of_world #catstagram #catsinboxes #catslover #schiaparelli ...
Having been out of our house for over a year and a half, so lovely to be home again. Happy Christmas to everyone from my Thames mermaid. Wishing you a year of joy, health and twinkly-sparkly! Xxx #christmas #mermaid #thameshistory #riverthameslondon #decoration ...
Wednesday 2 Nov it’s open mic night at The Grove Bar and Restaurant @gastrogrove in Hammersmith. Starts at 7.30 pm, free entry loads of fun and great music. I am not going to be singing ( much relief to all) but the house band Lasso the Moon is fab @lassothemoonacoustic @belsize.jon @bonzobutler @alanholbrook @martinjhscott .Come and join us #hammersmithandfulham #shepherdsbush #openmic #londonmusic ...
Thames Reflection mirror. Made from finds mudlarked from the waterways of London, combined with miniature Thames landscapes painted by @natalianbobrova on display from Friday 2 September to 2 October @riversidestudioslondon , the lovely Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. The exhibition is called Many Rivers to Cross; there are some fantastic works on display @riversideartistsgroup and I am so pleased that all my finds are once again overlooking the Thames. Private view tonight 6.45-8pm #mudlarkers #londonmudlark #london #arts #exhibition #londonhistory #beachcombing #thames #thamesriver ...
This Mudlark mirror, a collaboration with artist @natalianbobrova will be shown in the Many Rivers to Cross exhibition at @riversidestudioslondon from Friday 2 September - 2 October as part of the Totally Thames Festival . The private view is Friday evening at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. @riversideartistsgroup Come and enjoy the riverside both in pictures and in reality. #ragatriverside #totallythamesfestival #riverside #riversidestudios #mudlarkers #mudlarking #thames #thamesfinds #thames history #london #london #riversideartistsgroup ...
it’s not every day that “a dedicated follower of fashion “ models your jewellery, but today the great David Davies of the Kinks @davedavieskinks ( one of my all time favourite bands and musical chroniclers of London) wore one of my Mudlark necklaces made from stripey Staffordshire Slipware, the tavern crockery of the 17th C. It was a joy to meet him and his lovely partner @_rebeccagwilson_ . The carnabetian army marches on! @london.mudlark @mudlarking_tommyd @thekinksofficial @london @music @swinging.london ...
Nasturtiums. In the fabulous kitchen garden at the Tresco Abbey Gardens @trescoisland . Pastel on paper. The gardens are one of the many joys of this beautiful island and I wanted to draw a little memory to take back with me. Sadly forgot to bring any fixative, so by the time I get home they might be reduced to colourful dust! #tresco #scilly #flowers #nasturtiums #nasturtium #abbeygardens ...
Catch of the day (and the fish isn’t bad either). Husband brings back our last night’s supper on the beautiful island of Tresco. #tresco #scilly #scillyisles #fishing ...
Beachcombing on the beautiful island of Tresco ( not Tesco!) on the Scillies. You can take the a mudlarker out of London, but …. #beach #beachcombing # #seaglass #seaglassofinstagram #beachlife #foreshore #mudlark #tresco #scilly #scillyisles ...
Yesterday would have been the birthday of our lovely friend Philip Hewat-Jaboor who died unexpectedly in March. He was a famous figure in the international art world and chairman of Masterpiece Art Fair (if you have never been, go, it’s amazing @masterpiecefair ). Lots of obituaries have celebrated his expertise and connoisseurship , but he was also the kindest of men, the funnest of friends and the best party giver in the world. For his 50th birthday he arranged for a large group of us to go to India for a week. We saw the Taj Mahal changing colour at sunset, we danced on the roofs of Maharajah’s palaces with the most beautiful men in New York. We dined by moonlight in Mughal gardens and played elephant polo in the jungle at midnight. It was one of the most remarkable experiences of my life!!! He was a wonderful host. Staying with him and his gorgeous husband Rod Keenan at their Jersey home was an aesthetic delight ( ancient Egyptian columns, purple dyed pond, magnificent peonies…) and riotous fun. This is our favourite picture of Philip, wading through the sea in Jersey, bottle of vintage champagne in one hand, purple hat on head, taking us for a delicious picnic on a sandbank in the middle of the sea. Thankyou Philip for enhancing my life both professionally and personally. We miss you lots, but more than that, we are thrilled to have known you and looking at this picture, I can still hear your unique and catching laugh xxxxxxx #masterpiecefair ...
My lovely son’s birthday today. He has inherited all my subtlety of style and we share the same sense of humour. He makes me happy. ...
My Mudlark mirror is part of the group exhibition Listen at @gunnersburyparkmuseum until June 12, 10-4.30pm. Gunnersbury (former home of the Rothschild family) is gorgeous and the park is a fab place for a walk. There are some fantastic works on display by artists ranging from David Hockney @davidhockneyofficial to sculptor Hywel Pratley @hywelpratleysculpture , to the composer Hans Zimmer @hanszimmer . All the pieces are being auctioned online to raise money for the Listening Place @thelisteningplace , which is a wonderful charity. Come and see the show if you can. My mirror is made from objects mudlarked from the Thames and canals of London and spanning the centuries. It comes with an identification of every piece (takes forever to do!!). Not only does it have a fragment of Elizabeth II coronation mug on the top, it also has a piece of Edwardian marmalade jar. Sandwich anyone? I normally hate the expression “trending now”, but with this mirror in jubilee year, I really am. #mudlarkinglondon #beachcombingfinds #londonhistory #thames #foreshore #mirrors #mirror #charity #gunnersburypark #ealingfeeling #ealing ...
You know how when you buy something on EBay, it often says “from a pet-free home”. Well, everything I make can be uniquely identified by a little bit of cat fur. It’s a true sign of a Madeleine Marsh/ Little Skitter (pictured) / Big Skitter (asleep in a box somewhere) original. #petsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #furry #fur ...
Mudlark mirror made for charity exhibition and auction for The Listening Place, an amazing charity.
The exhibition Listen is open 7th-12th June at Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Lane W5 4NH @gunnersburyparkmuseum . There are pieces by Banksy, Hockney and other spectacular artists. The
Online auction is being hosted by The Auction Collective https://the auction collective.com/auctions/listen.
#mudlarking #mudlarkinglondon #gunnersbury #charity #thamesriver #beachcombing #artwork ...
Just finished this small clay sculpture of the great Sue Kreitzman @suekreitzman , artist and the queen of colour, who brightens up the streets of London. She always dresses like an artist’s palette, and is a leading light of the Colour Walk at Spitalfields Market @oldspitalfieldsmarket @london.colour.walk , when a host of artists and creatives parade the streets in rainbow hues. In a dark world, colour makes you feel better. Every time I see Sue it makes me happy. Swipe to see the back of her outfit. Getting dressed should be a pleasure at every age @advancedstyle and Sue is the ultimate example of joyous fashion. #colour #colours #colourfulart #colourful #fashionstyle #londonfashion #colourfulfashion #sculpture #portraitsculpture #funfashion ...
Mermaids and sea creatures plundering a treasure chest. Sculpture made from wire so that they tremble. It might still be winter-cold , but I am dreaming of summer and the sea. #mermaid #mermaids #mermaidart #octopus #starfish #crab #sculpture #sculptures #marineart #pearl ...
Poppies in pastel. Haven’t drawn in years but a friend gave me a beautiful bunch of poppies. They are like a living presence in the room, constantly changing as the buds burst into flower and then gradually die. They literally move as you watch them in the vase (our cats are fascinated). They are the most interesting flowers I have ever been given and made me draw again. #flowers #flowersofinstagram #poppies #poppy #poppies #flowerpainting #flowerpaintings ...
Love torc (or love talk?) twisted wires, pearls and red crystal. Happy Valentine’s Day❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #heart #jewellery #torc #love # ...
Videos and reviews
Lockdown Making
This really is Artists At Home!
I have been keeping myself cheerful by making lots of different sculptures, and playing around with our Rude Food collection on Instagram.
My artistic vision has been to raise a smile during the crisis.
Artists At Home 2019 - Virtual Tour
Artists At Home 2019 Virtual Tour
We have just finished three days of exhibiting, and want to thank everyone who came and bought from us!
For those who could not make it, here is a short guided tour of some of the pieces we were showing. If anything takes your fancy, do drop us a line at madeleine@madeleinemarsh.com
NEW! Rude Food tea towel
Kitchen Essentials!
We have just made our first ever tea towel - a photograph of our kitchen collection of rude food! High quality, 100% cotton, and a special introductory offer at £12 plus postage. We are launching it at Artists At Home (14th- 16th June 2019), where you can also see our food collection, first-hand... Or send an email to madeleine@madeleinemarsh.com
Finishing Touches
A huge thank you to Savile Row magazine for their mention of Madeleine's Madlark cufflinks!
When it comes to refinement, certain things are not immediately evident. Take a pair of cuff links, for example. For the most part, relatively hidden beneath an expertly cut sleeve unless you are shooting too much cuff (French/Double only, please) they should be a constant reminder of your judicious choice..
Suffragette Chic
We are delighted to have received a glowing review of Madeleine's jewellery in the latest Out&About magazine.
Madeleine Marsh is a passionate and creative woman. Often seen down on the shoreline of the River Thames in Chiswick and Hammersmith, eyes down looking for interesting bits of broken pottery in the mud, many of her distinctive pieces of jewellery and sculpture are inspired by history.
In much of her jewellery she literally brings history to life by taking a bit of blue eighteenth-century blue and white chine, or some Roman coins or sea-washed glass, and making them up into unique necklace and earring sets mudlarked (or 'Madlarked' as she calls it) from the river, which tell a story about how we used to live.
Exhibitions


Chiswick In Pictures exhibition Autumn 2022
I am delighted to be showing two of my unique Madlark mirrors at the Chiswick In Pictures exhibition, an exhibition of the work of local artists, curated by The Chiswick Calendar.
Come and browse the oils and watercolours, prints, photographs and mixed media creations in the atrium of the hotel (open all the time) at any time until Monday 31st October, and please come and have a drink with the artists and see their work at the Private View on Sunday 25th September from 2 - 4pm.
Clayton Hotel Chiswick
626 Chiswick High Road
London W45RY
Opening times:
Monday 5th September - Monday 31st October
ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY!


Many Rivers To Cross Exhibition at Riverside, Hammersmith
In collaboration with artist Natalia Bobrova, I am exhibiting at:
Many Rivers to Cross Exhibition
at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London W6 9BN
Exhibition runs 2nd September to 2nd October 2022
As part of the Totally Thames Festival 2022, Riverside Artists Group (RAG) is delighted to announce a new exhibition - Many Rivers to Cross. Member artists will be showing new work themed on the River Thames, or as a metaphorical interpretation of the nature and influence of rivers.
The exhibition will take place in the gallery spaces at Riverside Studios, opening Friday 2nd September and running daily until Sunday 2nd October. Each artist is collaborating with another maker, poet, object or app to create work ranging from visual media to performance, poetry and sound.
There will be daily postings on Instagram @riversideartistsgroup throughout September.
A Workshop programme will run throughout September, for further details, see https://riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/many-rivers-to-cross-33388/


Listen Exhibition
You are warmly invited to a group exhibition Listen which will open to the public from 7th-12th June in West London's spectacular
Gunnersbury Park Museum
Gunnersbury Park House
Popes Lane
London
W5 4NH
A fascinating collection of works by an extremely diverse range of artists. As well as those artists mentioned on the invitation above there shall be limited edition items by
Banksy (Radar Rat Record Cover & Limited Edition Union Jack Tea Towel)
David Hockney (Bounce for Bradford)
Hans Zimmer (signed score of Time from Inception)
The exhibition Listen is in support of the excellent work done by The Listening Place https://listeningplace.org.uk/
All works will be available to purchase via online auction, and we would be delighted if you would sign up to bid here:
https://theauctioncollective.com/auctions/listen/
Museum opening times:
Mondays: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10am - 4:30pm
ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY!


Chiswick In Pictures exhibition 2022
An exhibition of the work of artists who live locally, curated by The Chiswick Calendar
Artists taking part …
Anna Kunst, Arabella Harcourt-Cooze, Carol Tait, Frank Noon, Hugh Bredin, Isobel Johnstone, Jane Price, Jennifer Griffiths, Jill Spearman, Madeleine Marsh, Naila Hazell, Nick Raikes, Rachel Busch, Rennie Pilgrem and Sandy Wall.
Come and browse the oils and watercolours, prints, photographs and mixed media creations in the atrium of the hotel (open all the time) at any time until Sunday 8 May, but please register for a free ticket to come and have a glass of Sipsmith gin with the artists and see their work on Tuesday 5 April at 7.30pm.
Clayton Hotel Chiswick
626 Chiswick High Road
London W45RY
Opening times:
Monday 28th March - Sunday 8th May
ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY!


We are back! Pop Up Gallery, Ealing Shopping Centre, November - December 2021
I am delighted to be back, exhibiting jewellery and sculpture at the Pop Up Gallery in Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, London W5 5JY.
https://www.ealingbroadwayshopping.co.uk/
There is a wide range of London based painters and photographers showing original and colourful works.
I am displaying new Mudlark pieces along with other new jewellery designs and sculptures.
The gallery is large, light and airy so you can browse in safety and meet the masked artists alongside their creations.
The Gallery is open daily Mon-Sun, 11-5pm until January 2022.
I will be there in person every Wednesday and Saturday. Please contact me if you would like to meet up in person at the gallery.
Come and see us and enjoy looking at real art in the real world!
Pop up Gallery (Located next to Pandora, Tiger and Tesco)
Ealing Broadway Shopping centre W5 5JY
(The centre has car park and lifts and Ealing Broadway Station is 5 minutes walk away.)


Upcoming talk about Mudlarking: Wednesday 15th September 6:30 - 8:30pm, 129 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED
I am doing a talk on mudlarking and making next week. Wednesday 15th September, 6.30-8.30 pm at @highrdstudio , 129 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED.
This is a free event with wine, sponsored by Horton and Garton.
To reserve a seat contact social@hortonandgarton.co.uk.
Artist Sally Grumbridge @sally_grumbridge will be discussing her paintings and installations and I will be talking about making “Madlark “ jewellery and sculpture from 30 years of muddy river finds.
The event is a prequel to @artistsathome, which takes place in Chiswick and Hammersmith 17-19 September. Come and join us.


New Exhibition! Pop Up Gallery, Ealing Shopping Centre, April - July 2021
The world is beginning to open up and I am delighted to be exhibiting jewellery and sculpture at a new Pop Up Gallery in Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, London W5 5JY.
https://www.ealingbroadwayshopping.co.uk/
There is a wide range of London based painters and photographers showing original and colourful works.
I am displaying new Mudlark pieces along with other new jewellery designs and sculptures.
The gallery is large, light and airy so you can browse in safety and meet the masked artists alongside their creations.
The Gallery is open daily Mon-Sun, 11-5pm until July 2021.
I will be there this weekend and periodically throughout the run of the show for the next three months. Please contact me if you would like to meet up in person at the gallery.
Come and see us and enjoy looking at real art in the real world!
Pop up Gallery (Located next to Pandora, Tiger and Tesco)
Ealing Broadway Shopping centre W5 5JY
(The centre has car park and lifts and Ealing Broadway Station is 5 minutes walk away.)
http://www.1of1design.co.uk/events/
** BREAKING NEWS! **
If you are interested in the history of beauty, I will be appearing in a new three part BBC 2 series Makeup: A Glamorous History, presented by the renowned (and very nice) makeup artist Lisa Eldridge.
It premieres Tuesday 20th April at 9pm.
I feature (depending on what ends up on the cutting room floor!) in the final programme (May 4) devoted to the Flapper, and while my personal makeup skills leave much to be desired, my collection of original 1920s cosmetics is fab!


Chiswick In Pictures exhibition 2020
An exhibition of the work of artists who live locally, curated by The Chiswick Calendar
Clayton Hotel Chiswick
626 Chiswick High Road
London W45RY
Opening times:
Monday 31st August - Saturday 7th November
ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY!

Artists Staying At Home, Virtual Exhibition 2020
Since 1973, artists across Chiswick, Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush have been welcoming the public into their houses, studios and flats, to view paintings, glass-making, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photographs, textiles, and jewellery – through our cherished event Artists at Home.
This year, it is not possible for us to open our homes and meet you face to face, but our artists still have so much to share with you. On this site, you can browse our work, make enquiries and save your favourites. If you wish to purchase something this can be done directly with the artist.
This is an exciting chance to discover new original work for your home and to talk to artists about how they create.
Click HERE to visit the exhibition, we are in Studio 77!
You can preview our exhibition, and those of other artists before the event if you sign in or register for a free Artists At Home account.
In order to replicate our annual event, the individual artists’ pages will become fully open to view from 6pm on 19th June. We hope to see you then!


Into The Light Exhibition, Espacio Gallery 2019
I will be exhibiting my work along with 10 other contemporary artists from across the UK, providing an insight into self-exploration and creating the artists' truth.
Albert Lazsio Haines, Alison Lapper MBE,
Sally-Anne Flanagan, Natalia Jezova, Kevin O'Dowd,
Rev Deb, Dean Stockings, Barbara Harrison Caban,
Gerald O'Dowd, Madeleine Marsh, Betka Milligan
Tuesday 10th December - Saturday 14th December : 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 15th December: 1pm - 5pm
* PRIVATE VIEW* Wednesday 11th December : 6pm - 9pm
Espacio Gallery, 159 Bethnal Green Rd, Shoreditch, London E2 7DG


The Grove Christmas Fair, Hammersmith 2019
I will be exhibiting with a group of talented local artists at The Grove Bar and Restaurant, 83 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, W6 0NQ
Sunday 8th December: 11am - 5pm
As well as our unique jewellery and sculpture, you will be able to find beautiful glass and textiles, ceramics and vintage fashion
Hope you can join us!


Notting Hill Makers' Market, West London 2019
I will be exhibiting with a group of local artists at Makers Market, 95 Princedale Road, London W11.
Saturday 23rd November: 10am - 4pm
There promises to be a wonderful collection of 100% handmade gifts made by local artisans, amazing circus skills workshops for children and adults (why not learn to ride a unicycle?..), and lovely Christmas decorations. Feast on handmade burgers, authentic paella, award winning jerk chicken and Asian rice pots, and keep warm and merry with homemade mulled wine. A great day out for the whole family.


W4 Artists exhibition, West London 2019
Saturday 16th November: 11am - 9pm (including live opera performance and wine from 5pm!)
Sunday 17th November : 11am - 4pm
There will be a children's Art Trail, and it promises to be an excellent opportunity to find Christmas gifts - hope to see you there!


The Brook Green Fair 2019
We will be exhibiting our unique jewellery at The Brook Green Fair on Saturday the 14th September, from midday until 6pm.


Chiswick In Pictures exhibition 2019
An exhibition of pictures of Chiswick by artists who live locally
Clayton Hotel Chiswick
626 Chiswick High Road
London W45RY
Opening times:
Monday 2nd September - Saturday 9th November
ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY!


ARTISTS AT HOME exhibition 2019
As part of the Artists At Home open studios, Madeleine will be exhibiting her jewellery and sculpture at 3 Iffley Road, Hammersmith, W6 0PB. Come and join her!
Opening times:
Friday 14th: 6pm - 9pm (including live music!)
Saturday 15th: 11am - 6pm
Sunday 16th: 11am - 6pm
ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY!