Artist's Statement
Lazy Sundays. The Fields. The Tower. The Book. That Night
Memories swim and swirl through my mind
A smile, a shiver, the darkness takes control
And all that is left is this overwhelming sense of longing;
That precious moment I can no longer reach.
My new collection (Be)Longing is a deeply personal narrative of my past, present and future; of distant memories and dark influences. Taking inspiration from the urban environment in which I have immersed myself, I intuitively create flowing forms of weathered surfaces which evoke a sense of bittersweet melancholy. Using both tradtional and innovative materials, I subvert and surprise the senses, creating a tangible connection between myself and the wearer.
With each piece I get closer to myself and where I (Be)Long.
Further Images
The Tower
Brooch. Reclaimed plywood, Padauk, stainless steel, paper, silver.
Distant & Distant (Negative)
Brooches. Reclaimed Plwood, Padauk, African Blackwood, stainless steel, paper, silver, low temperature enamel.
Siblings (Part One)
Necklace. Reclaimed Plywood, Padauk, precious white metal, stainless steel, paper, nylon cord.
Siblings (Part Two)
Necklace. Reclaimed Plywood, Padauk, precious white metal, stainless steel, paper, nylon cord, low temperature enamel.