Artist's Statement
My jewellery is focused on exploring the multisensory experience and making tactile wearable pieces, which involve different sensory experiences such as vision, sound, and touch. The inspiration for the jewellery series “Go with the Glow” stems from capturing the moving moments in the natural world. I was deeply attracted by free-swimming marine animal. For example jellyfish, which is soft, light, and glowing with the characteristics of amazing colours. I was also fascinated by dancing, rave party and laser light show.
I developed my work by experimenting with acrylic, moving beads, UV reactive nylon wire, UV light and fluorescent paints resulting in light-weighted tactile, colourful and playful pieces. The nylon wires under UV light creates an amazing fluorescent effect and provide a pleasant visual enjoyment for the wearers and viewers. Moreover, the pieces create subtle sounds, following freely with the movements of the body.
Further Images
"Go with the Glow"
Ring, 2016, acrylic, silver, seed beads, fluorescent plastic tube, nylon wire,
43 x43 x55mm
Photography: Shannon Tofts
"Go with the Glow"
Bangel I, 2016, acrylic, seed beads,
fluorescent plastic tube,nylon wire,120 x80 x50mm Photography:Shannon Tofts
"Floating"
Pendant I, 2016, acrylic, seed beads, sequins, nylon wire, fluorescent plastic tube, UV reactive paint
85 x85x45mm Photography: Shannon Tofts
"Floating"
Pendant II, 2016, acrylic, seed beads, sequins, nylon wire, fluorescent plastic tube, UV reactive paint, 85 x85 x60mm
Photography: Shannon Tofts