Each piece of jewellery is individually handcrafted with care, designed to be worn and enjoyed.
Creating Wearable Art
Jewellery is worn for many different reasons and occasions, from adding sparkle and colour to an outfit, holding a treasured memory close, to symbolic protection and positive affirmations.
No bearer or jewel is the same – and one of the reasons I enjoy handcrafting these miniature colourful and wearable art pieces, is that they are yet to be filled with the intentions, interpretations and wishes of the wearer.
Symbol Inspiration
A Symbol is an easy-to-recognise visual representation. It can represent something tangible; such as a person, cat or object, or something more abstract, like an idea, myth, message or concept (potentially involving person, cat + object) where the purpose of the symbol is to convey meaning. The use of symbols pre-dates the written word – and despite the multitude of written languages in today’s world, we are still surrounded by meaningful symbols in everyday life.
I find inspiration in ancient symbols, in many ways due to their ability to connect people across borders, unleash imagination, instil hope and inspire growth.
Made by Hand
From inspiration, through drawing and painting, the finished designs are laser printed and varnished for extra protection. Once fully dried, the artwork is sealed beneath cabochon glass, which reflects and magnifies the design – or resin, which has a softer, light-weight quality. Using strong adhesive, I mount the piece in a bezel setting. Once the adhesive has set, I trim around the edges and polish, before adding cord and other finishing touches.
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The Sun and Moon – opposites, that together, bring balance and perspective to our lives. From the Sun’s energising warmth to the Moon’s intuitive and emotional depth, they are part of our days and nights. Portrayed as female deities, I used different colour palettes to emphasise the symbolic meanings, while leaving room for each bearer’s own interpretations and associations.
It is no wonder that the majestic qualities of trees have placed them at the centre of creation stories and myths across many cultures. This silhouette Tree of Life drawing symbolises growth. The different colours and textures I applied, bring seasonal change to the finished pieces. As a tree weathers storms and changes with the seasons, we are constantly changing as we grow through the storms and wonders of life.
