The lost wax casting process allows me to mimic the textures and patterns that I see in nature; the inside of a crayfish shell, baby mussels growing on a rock, the worn grooves in driftwood. Texture and pattern is everywhere if you take the time to look.
Adrienne lives on the coast and is passionate about the sea. It's moods and rhythms inspire her creative process. Most days she explores the local beaches with her young dog, Doug, and is a keen, all seasons, long distance, open water swimmer. Several days a week, she joins a group of local women for sunrise swims at a local bay. Her fascination with the movement and feel of the sea, and the rhythm and power of the waves inspire the themes that run consistently throughout her work.
Adrienne finds beauty in the patterns, forms and textures of the treasures she finds at the beach, and seeks to celebrate that beauty in her work. Her work explores the notion that there is beauty in ageing. As the shine wears off, the true inner beauty and complexity of an object (or person) is revealed.
The lost wax casting process allows me to mimic the textures and patterns that I see in nature; the inside of a crayfish shell, baby mussels growing on a rock, the worn grooves in driftwood. Texture and pattern is everywhere if you take the time to look.
Adrienne lives on the coast and is passionate about the sea. It's moods and rhythms inspire her creative process. Most days she explores the local beaches with her young dog, Doug, and is a keen, all seasons, long distance, open water swimmer. Several days a week, she joins a group of local women for sunrise swims at a local bay. Her fascination with the movement and feel of the sea, and the rhythm and power of the waves inspire the themes that run consistently throughout her work.
Adrienne finds beauty in the patterns, forms and textures of the treasures she finds at the beach, and seeks to celebrate that beauty in her work. Her work explores the notion that there is beauty in ageing. As the shine wears off, the true inner beauty and complexity of an object (or person) is revealed.
The lost wax casting process allows me to mimic the textures and patterns that I see in nature; the inside of a crayfish shell, baby mussels growing on a rock, the worn grooves in driftwood. Texture and pattern is everywhere if you take the time to look.
Adrienne lives on the coast and is passionate about the sea. It's moods and rhythms inspire her creative process. Most days she explores the local beaches with her young dog, Doug, and is a keen, all seasons, long distance, open water swimmer. Several days a week, she joins a group of local women for sunrise swims at a local bay. Her fascination with the movement and feel of the sea, and the rhythm and power of the waves inspire the themes that run consistently throughout her work.
Adrienne finds beauty in the patterns, forms and textures of the treasures she finds at the beach, and seeks to celebrate that beauty in her work. Her work explores the notion that there is beauty in ageing. As the shine wears off, the true inner beauty and complexity of an object (or person) is revealed.
Pacifica cultures have been collecting the sea’s taonga for centuries and using it for decoration and body adornment. Adrienne’s jewellery is a unique, contemporary interpretation of these traditional practices.
All of Adrienne’s jewellery is hand made. She uses the lost wax casting process to create most of her jewellery pieces. The use of melted wax in the modelling process allows her to experiment with the notions of water and movement and to mimic the patterns, forms and textures that she sees in nature. For similar reasons, she also uses hand beating and texturing techniques to weather forms and shapes.
Once finished, Adrienne will use enamels to add glints of colour that evoke the hues of the sea. She also likes to play with different patina's, oxides and inks to reflect and enhance the textures she sees in nature.
Adrienne works mainly with sterling silver because it responds well to the casting process, but uses the Keum Boo gilding process to add 24ct gold to some pieces and electroplating to add 14ct gold vermeil to others.
Quality and individuality are important to Adrienne. Each piece of jewellery is individually handcrafted with joy and intention and tells its own story.
"The sea is my happy place. I love being in the water, feeling it around me and watching it move. Working with melted wax in the casting process allows me to make pieces that evoke the sense and movement of water." - Adrienne.
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