I am interested in the dialogue created when recognizable
forms from the history of European fashion and the
decorative arts are combined, changed, and reinterpreted
in a modern material.
This collection features plaster as a main component.
While plaster has a long history of use in architectural
decoration, the plaster I use has been chemically changed
with modern products to create an altered material that
is waterproof and suited for use in jewellery production.
I am continuing to explore surface decoration through
image transfers and decorative metal fittings on the
plaster, combined with decorative and functional metal
fittings to create wearable pieces.
The images and forms I use come directly from photos I
have taken on my visits to museums and stately homes in
Europe. My interest in the forms, patterns, and images
from the rich history of European design inspires this
collection of contemporary jewellery.
2009-2010 MA Jewellery
Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
