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Close up of a brass and gold contour map sculpture by Holly Clifford.

Holly Clifford

Streetview:

Our Streetview series presents short pop-up showcases of work by artists from our community. Displayed in the gallery windows at YAS Persistence Works, Streetview offers concise and impactful selections of work which are available to view 24 hours a day.

Holly Clifford is a jeweller and silversmith based at Yorkshire Artspace. Her work transforms meaningful landscapes into tactile jewellery and sculptural pieces, using traditional techniques to capture the contours and stories held within a place.

Inspired by a lifelong connection to maps and the outdoors, Holly explores how landscapes hold memories — from childhood adventures to trail and fell running across the Peak District. The movement of terrain, paths and waypoints is reflected in her intricate topographic designs.

Each piece is individually made in her workshop, with bespoke commissions translating customers’ chosen locations into lasting markers of personal experience. From favourite routes and memorable places to personal achievements, every contour line becomes part of a unique story.