sbdjewellery

Inspiration

'Changes in state' is my current collection of wearable pieces, that have been inspired by architecture and its constant change through destruction and development over the years. Gloucester Docks and Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, both of which are currently seeing great change through regeneration projects, have been a focus of mine. Other urban buildings in Birmingham include old, graffitied warehouses in Digbeth, blocks of flats in Perry Barr under demolition exposing their history, and the newly built, angular steel structures alongside these, that have offered interesting contrasts to study. I combine mixed materials including precious metals, concrete, wallpaper, enamel and spray paint with traditional skills and modern design technology, to create my jewellery & objects.