TRACES:
Rust, Dust & Belly Button Fluff
Ten New Graduates Finding Beauty in Hidden Places

17th Nov - 29th Jan 2012

Multi coloured Necklace in foam clay

Samatha Hesford

My current body of work has developed by exploring organic shapes, curves of the natural body and repeated elements within design. I have a fascination for non-precious materials particularly those materials that have a tactile quality. I like the idea of jewellery braking out the traditional role using new unusual materials. Playing around with scale challenges me and allows me to create larger scale statement pieces in which to attract the viewers attention.

I explore forms and ideas through making, the softness and curves are appealing aspects of my forms as are the texture, vibrant colour and over all composition. Each of my pieces are made entirely by hand resulting in each piece being completely unique.

I strive to create vibrant, wearable, pieces that attract the viewer’s attention.

Biographical Details

Artists taking part in TRACES: Rust, Dust & Belly Button Fluff are: Nicola Roberson; Mirjana Smith; Victoria Kelsey; Michelle Oh; Kerry Howley; Bryony Stanford; Samantha Hesford; Rachel Jones; Nicola Mather & Esme Newdick. GLITZ stars: Elsa Sarantidou; Josef Koppmann; Melanie Ankers & Kate Wood.