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Hand-crafted contemporary jewellery.
Unique, stylish, and elegant pieces for one off occasions and everyday wear.
Inspired by architecture and urban environments.


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Jewellery, Metal Work & Smithing
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I have always made things. As a child I loved hammering wood, painting murals and constructing sculptures. This love of making has continued right through my life. However, after studying Fine Art at Birmingham School of Art I struggled to find a focus for my work. A few years later I started playing with metal for the first time – this was a decision that I have not looked back from.

 

I love the alchemy of metal and taught myself techniques through playing and experimentation, later on doing a course to refine and speed up some techniques.

 

I now live in Bristol with my partner and 2 young daughters, where I love being part of the local creative community. I spend as much time as possible beavering away in my studio. Designing and experimenting with ideas are my favourite part of the process.

I strive for the work to be simple, elegant and well-designed, but with a contemporary, stylish edge. Pieces are often described as ‘wearable sculpture’ and as having a ‘stylish elegance’ and are worn both everyday and to dress up an outfit – proving the versatility and wearability of each design.

I am interested in the environment around me and Bristol is a rich source of inspiration for my work.

Each range starts with a series of photographs which are the starting point for small collections and one off pieces reflecting my interest in architecture, texture and form from both nature and industry found in and around the city.

Pieces are either one-offs, or made in small batches forming collections. Each piece is individual with its own evidence of making and process making it unique.

Contact me via Instagram, Facebook, my website or Etsy shop. 

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