Martha McGuinn is one half of London based design duo, By Jamps. Their work prioritizes exploring and experimenting with metal across casting, weaving, and welding. Drawing on their backgrounds in comic books and art history, they use making to reflect on other places, times, and realities. Each work is made by hand in their workshop in Greenwich and often comes in very small editions or unique pieces, as they use almost exclusively scrap or recycled materials. Collaborations include the British Architecture Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, Marguerite Humeau, Nebbia Works, Sam Jacob Studio, Yinka Ilori, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Martha McGuinn’s latest collection draws from the 1310 Queen Mary Psalter, depicting the tradition of ‘panning’ pigs with acorns. Inspired by the curves of pigs and acorn foliage, she crafts intricate metal forms, showcased in her Monk Chair and Panning Screen.

Each piece undergoes precise die-cutting with a laser cutter, tracing lines reminiscent of a 13th-century monk's handiwork. These organic shapes are masterfully intertwined, paying homage to the rich tradition of female artisanal weaving.