Contemporary Designer Maker, creating conceptual sculptural objects and jewellery that slaps you round the face (in a good way). Key influences are my scientific background, love of vibrant colours and fashion.
My work is led by ideas and material exploration, outcomes are unknown but often wearable; pieces tend to be oversized, bold and induce curiosity. I excel at combining unconventional materials and enjoy seeing the strange reactions to my colour/material combinations.
Projects
- 2017 CollectionA Collection of sculptures conceived around the neck area. Following on from the success of the Earth cycles neck piece, the processes and materials used were developed further to create a collection of 5 pieces centred on the original. Please note these pieces are massive, often covering the whole abdomen. 2017 Driftwood, paint, copper, 3D plastic, silicone, plastic, hose, quilt wadding, interfacing and cotton.
- Earth Cycles (Award winning piece)Winner of Silver in Fashion Led Conceptual Jewellery at the 2017 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards. Oversized driftwood neckpiece born out of the fictional vision of plastic one day becoming incorporated in the Earths natural geological cycle. 2017 3D printed chain, copper, electroforming, resin, paint, shell, stainless steel, plastic and driftwood
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Work history
New Designers ExhibitorNEW DESIGNERS
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Exhibiting in Part 1 of New Designers at The Business Design Centre, London.
Art Student
- Hereford, United KingdomFull Time
Exhibited work in the Hereford College of Art stand at Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair 2016
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Skills
- Desinger
- Fashion Jewellery
- Art Jewellery
- Contemporary Craft
- Alternative Materials
- Creative Exploration
- Wearable Technology
- Concepts
- Costume Sculpture
- Creativity
Education
1st Class BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts
- Hereford, United Kingdom
3 years full-time study, realising my passions and refining my practice. Throughout this time I have found my love for material experimentation which is heavily influenced by my scientific background, love of vibrant colours and fashion.
My work is led by ideas and materials, outcomes are unknown but are often wearable; pieces tend to be oversized, bold and induce curiosity.
Art & Design Portfolio Course
- Hereford, United Kingdom
This course gave me the foundations to go back into higher education and study for my degree.
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Awards
Silver in Fashion Led Conceptual Jewellery
I created an oversized 3D printed chain with a driftwood/plastic pendant based on a concept of plastic been incorporated in to the earths natural geological cycle.
The brief was as follows: Entries for jewellery or body adornment in any combinations of materials will be judged on concepts, creative design and innovation. Judges encourage you to work to a high standard of manufacture.
The Bernard and Catherine Gay Award For Outstanding Creativity
This award is given annually during the HCA graduate show.
It is voted for by a panel who consider the works of both FE and HE students over all courses; and awarded to the student deemed to have displayed the most outstanding creativity. + Show more