Alternative Wedding Show 2010
7th Feb - 3rd May

'Two Edge Chaos’ ring in 18ct yellow and white gold with diamonds

Jo Hayes-Ward

Constructing jewellery from small building block elements, Jo Hayes-Ward creates intricate geometric and sculptural pieces with an architectural aesthetic.

The complexity of the work and the need for perfect accuracy particularly with interlocking parts has led Jo to pursue new technologies. Creating her designs in a virtual environment Jo employs rapid prototyping technology alongside traditional jewellery techniques in the production of her work.

Hayes-Ward works in precious and non precious metals, carefully considering colour and weight in the execution of her jewellery. Materials include 18ct yellow and white gold, stainless steel, aluminium and silver.

Jo is a recent graduate of the Royal College of Art in London and won the UK’s New Designer of the Year Award in 2006. She is also a recipient of the Craft Council Development Award.

Biographical Details

Artists featured in 'Alternative Wedding Show 2010' are: Alexis Dove; Malcolm Morris; Jo Hayes-Ward; Nicola Malkin; Sarah Stafford; Ruth Tomlinson; Jacks Design; Jennie Gill; Natalie Jane Harris; Mirri Damer; Michael Carberry; Kate Smith; Jean Scott-Moncrieff; Bex Bardon; Iain Henderson; Diana Porter; Poppy Dandiya; Sarah Collins; Julie Usel; Nicola Perkins; Sarah Lawrence; Phoebe Coleman; Hannah Peters; Tanja Ufer; Mikala Djorup; Shona Carnegie. Artists featured in 'Ten Tip-Top Tiaras' are: Alexis Dove; Malcolm Morris; Nicola Malkin; Bex Bardon; Sarah Lawrence; Nicola Perkins; Ruth Tomlinson; Katherine Grimes; Hannah Peters; Fiona Cameron.