Colour In Nature

^{Exploring relationships between nature, art and society, this series of objects presents}^{an almost unique diversity of colour, pattern, materials, and forms. Capturing such}^{‘endless forms’ (Darwin, 1859), these jewellery designs reflect an interest in decorative}^{styles that are often associated with nineteenth-century interiors, panoramic botanical}^{wallpapers and prints, and heavily bejewelled clothing and jewellery, characteristic of}^{historical revivals. The practice presented here pushes these materials to their limits,}^{encouraging shapes that are organic and chaotic in quality, echoing the dissidence of}^nature.

^{In the process, the maker steps away, almost acting as a spectator, intervening only}^{when necessary. Techniques that are applied are non-traditional, and the pieces play}^{with precious and non-precious materials, sometimes, subtly suggesting weight, while}^{at other times, highlighting the preciousness of the organic. The objects are intended to}^{question the notion of value in jewellery, pairing silver alongside aluminium; the}^{introduction of this unexpected material is to attract, and make accessible, a range of}^{contemporary pieces to viewers and clients. The objective is to encourage those who}^{are familiar with fine jewellery to experience unusual and less precious creations, just}^{as Arts and Crafts predecessors proposed, as a form of sustainable practice, over a}^{century ago.}