The MA Project is a year-long, self directed study. I chose
to focus on material research and development, exploring
plaster as a main material in jewellery production. I
discovered a way to chemically modify the plaster with
modern products, and the result is a hard, durable plaster
that is waterproof and very suitable for use as a main
material in jewellery.
My interest in historical fashion and the decorative arts
has given me a design agenda to pursue as I make my
jewellery: I am interested in taking forms, patterns, and
images from the rich history of fashion and decoration and
reinterpreting these historical elements in a contemporary
way and a modern material.