STYLE | Art
can bring a lot of emotion, especially if it’s in memory of someone or family stones have been used. Knowing it will be treasured and bring joy is a pretty cool feeling.
“I enjoy the balance between the precision work required for bespoke pieces like diamond rings and wedding jewellery, against the experimental studio making for my collections that have more room to be creative,” explains Adrienne.
“My influences often come from artists like Richard Tuttle, who was a turning point for me during university. His work is ephemeral with a focus on form, line, shape and space. He opened my eyes to minimalism and post-minimalism.
“Jewellery designer Ariana Boussard- Reifel really inspires me. She creates large chunky brass and silver pieces resembling early human adornment with an armour or tribal feel. They are like wearable sculptures.”
Certain themes run through Adrienne’s collections. “I find solace in the sky, the planets, the sun and the moon. Most of my work starts from nature, collecting interesting relics and exploring my natural surroundings.”
Her latest collection is ‘Moon Rays’. Crescent moons are connected with hand-forged rivet links that move in a free-flowing way and are quite sculptural.
Another new collection is ‘Bound’. Solid silver bangles are formed, then wrapped with silver ribbon which is made by putting it through the rolling mill, making a unique minimalist piece with a Japanese feel.
“I try not to get lost in little details and concentrate on the gestalt of the piece. My newer collections celebrate imperfections; traditional methods with an air of the ancient that has tactile form and texture,” says Adrienne.
Custom and personalised work is constant. “It’s surprising how many people come in for one-off pieces or something from our collections, but a little more personalised. I’m so grateful for all our customers and their imagination, we get to make some wonderful ideas!’’
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‘I love that jewellery-making is this ancient craft and, really, not much has changed.’
Adrienne and partner Tom Farren are currently experimenting with lost wax casting, a technique that’s been used for thousands of years.
“The jewellery is carved from wax, which is then used as a mould to cast from. Having only worked forming from hard metal, this is very different, but more things are possible like creating three-dimensional shapes,” explains Adrienne.
“I love that jewellery-making is this ancient craft and, really, not much has changed. The tools are the same ones that people used in ancient Egypt. When the world is forever trying to become more digital and modern, it’s a nice feeling to know some things don’t have to change.’’
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