My work reinterprets traditional ornament, taking inspiration from highly decorative styles throughout history. Within this I weave personal narratives and symbolism, allowing my discoveries and reflections to inform my decorative approach.
I often work intuitively, marking out and piercing by hand, allowing myself to be absorbed in the flow of making. I take a maximalist approach to my work by layering up decorative surfaces and combining a mixture of techniques, etching, roller printing, keum boo, gold plating and oxidising. These combinations result in a richness and opulence, and what at first glance might look like a Greek headdress, or a baroque frame, on closer inspection is imbued with a contemporary aesthetic.
It is only at the end that the piece comes to life, when I lift, twist, and form the metal, a delightful and satisfying process of experimentation and discovery.
As a third-generation jeweller, I grew up making jewellery with my Mum and Grandma. Although I initially decided to pursue a career in music as a saxophonist, after completing my music degree, I found myself irresistibly drawn back to the world of jewellery, seeing it with a new perspective and falling deeply in love with the craft.
I was extremely privileged to then be able to study under my mum’s tutelage, as well as undertaking courses at both West Dean college and Morley college. I found my way to Hatton Garden, interning and working in several different jobs, learning about the many areas of the jewellery industry.
Having built up my skills over the years, it was after I had my beautiful daughter that I then decided to go and figure out my identity as a maker. In 2022, I embarked on a transformative two-year journey, pursuing a Master's degree in jewellery at the University for the Creative Arts, where I went on an incredible journey of self-discovery.
I now share a workshop with my mum, an Aladdin’s cave of jewellery tools and materials. Within this magical space, I create bespoke pieces and commissions of beautifully ornate jewellery, each piece imbued with its own captivating narrative and unique story.