Lauren Taylor
I am interested in the language of objects; I research and explore our relationships with the things around us, and how through our cultural, social and individual experiences, we use and value them. Jewellery is so easily designed as a luxury item; I challenge this notion by creating jewellery physically inspired by objects not commonly seen as opulent. I aim to recreate the character in which useful, everyday objects have been made, exploring similar materials and techniques, yet used to produce a completely different outcome. Creating a visual language through use of materials, colour and form, I encourage people to have a conversation about the boundaries of contemporary jewellery.