Dragons!

I am in love with these mystical, powerful, magical, emotional creatures since discovering the world of Anne McCaffrey when I was a little girl. I have soaked up dragon fantasy ever since! My aim is to be able to match the dragon in my imagination with a physical representation. To create THE most amazing wearable dragon ever!

Each Dragon jewellery creation is one step closer.

Celebrating my fascination of Dragons, I love creating each individual piece. They hold their own personalities and continually amaze me as they wink, scowl or grin while they evolve into the finished piece- despite my best efforts to control them!

Made in stirling silver and using oxidation and reticulation techniques ( I love the texture and depth the oxidation reflects in the reticulated wings!) I do use copper and gold at times to give colour contrast – and of course the gemstones add their own personal energy, vibrancy and sense of ‘treasure’ dragons are known for!

"Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes and forgot"

- The Sandman (Neil Gaiman)

The power of words!

Jewellery is often seen as having a sentimental value or mana; a family heirloom, a promise of vows to keep, love, friendship, a special occasion... There is a meaning or a message attached by the person who is giving or the person who is receiving the jewel.

Poetry Rings put it into words! A favourite poem, saying or song. Or a simple message. You choose! The length of the poem affects the width of the ring.

Kowhaiwhai or Koru designs, a taste of New Zealand. Symbolising growth and new beginnings

Made in Sterling silver. Copper, gold or a gemstone can add effect.

Black (oxidised) writing or ‘white’. Matt finish or shiny.

Rings, earrings, bracelets, chains or pendants

Our Heritage is formed and informed by our past, through parents and family. We transform those experiences through to the present and then - whether consiously or not - we leave behind artifacts that again inform the heritage for the next generation.

The Chrysalis is a container made up of the past. We can put ourselves inside, reflecting back, or looking forward. Or we can see ourselves as having transformed, spread our wings and taking flight. Beauty remaining in the remnants left behind.

Perhaps this Chrysalis is still seducing us with the past, the illusion of the comfort offered tempting us to stay within... the promise of the future still only a dream and full of possibilities.

Heritage jewellery exhibition the first of Workshop @468 at Form Gallery Christchurch June 2013.

Mushrooms are often found in clusters in surprising or hidden places and create a jewel-like texture, colour or form that quietly stands out from its surroundings. Bringing new life out of the darkness.

Agricales in particular have fine gills, layers that make up a collection of folds or fins within the smooth confines of an outer shape

This jewellery collection comes from an exploration of mushroom forms in carved wax. The shaping, moulding and carving from wax often felt like I was working with mushrooms themselves! Creating clusters and forms from a new family of shapes

The large concept piece is a representation of something small. The overlapping layers and folds of the Dupion silk collar are inspired by a macro image of mushroom gills.

Exhibition opening 'From Concept to Form' Form Gallery Christchurch

A selection of my fashion clothing and collaboration projects.

Playfulness and a sense of Adventure delving into the unfamiliar of materials and technique. Exciting!

Who knows, maybe this experimental new work will lead into WOW (World of Wearable Arts)