What do you make?
Vintage inspired & contemporary art jewellery using recycled and vintage materials.
Why would you buy something handmade?
To embrace the fact that handmade isn't always perfect but instead UNIQUE & QUIRKY because it is indeed handmade – someone has poured their heart and soul into that very piece of whatever you bought.
Where else might we see your work?
There is a little shop in Vanuatu called Pandanus which has a small selection of pieces, otherwise I sell mainly online. Felt is my main shop and I have a bit on Etsy too.
How did you get into your craft?
I'm actually a painter but after the birth of my son I found it difficult to get the time needed to really get my paintings finished (plus my art room became the new nursery!). So after a spontaneous trip one day to the Little River Gallery, I became inspired to turn my art into little pieces of wearable art.
Do you have formal training or qualifications in your craft?
I gained my certificate in Visual Arts studying at Christchurch Polytechnic but I also love just trying out different possibilities and techniques so a lot is self-taught. I find that being naturally artistic helps so much when creating my jewellery – I'm not afraid to be bold and the more contrast I can create between colours the better.
Is there a philosophy behind your work?
To create original, non-mass produced pieces of jewellery that are totally unique to the wearer using recycled components where possible.
What are your favourite materials, tools and/or processes?
Antique buttons are my favourite – like little works of art in themselves. I love to take something that is beautiful in itself and try to make it even more beautiful and unique – which can be really challenging. The Art Deco & Art Nouveau movements are my main influences which encourage me to constantly evolve my designs.
relique.felt.co.nz
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