Jewellery & Metalsmithing

Metalsmithing acknowledges the making of utilitarian objects traditionally allied to jewellery making. The scope of such objects may encompass disciplines of sculpture, design and craft. The title Metalsmithing is used for its generic object reference rather than an exclusive material restriction. Any material may be explored for its appropriateness to a concept, function, aesthetic, process or identity. The human body is the fundamental reference for jewellery. Works for the body explore a contemporary language of adornment. In this role jewellery may function as a social or cultural identifier. Jewellery may be expressive and intimate or aggressively provocative. The material palette for jewellery is unlimited.