In the year 1010, Benedictine monk, Brother Eilmer of Malmsbury fashioned for himself a crude set of wings and in a “leap of faith” jumped from the tower of Malmsbury Abbey. Witnesses stated that he successfully glided a distance of almost 200 yards before suddenly losing control and falling to earth.

Suffering crippling injuries and left bedridden for life, he cheerfully maintained that he would have succeeded - if only he’d thought to include a tail.

Undaunted, Brother Eilmer directed the construction of an improved set of wings from his sickbed. However, when he called for volunteers among his brethren to test out the completed apparatus, none were willing to do so.

Worn close to the heart, these pieces are made for all those who hope to “fly” one day. Each in their own way.

Exhibitions - Flying ... not Flailing