Artist's Statement

As a young girl growing up in Horsham, art was always my first interest; it was the thing I loved to do above all else. My desire to be educated in the field was therefore a natural progression, and having completed my HND and BA(Hons) in Design, specialising in jewellery and metalwork, I returned back to my home town. It was here that my desire to create contemporary design continued to flourish, and from my grandparents' tiny shed in their back garden, many individual hand crafted pieces started to emerge. It seems logical then, that Sparkleastar, my new design business, was born from that same desire.

My work is influenced by many diverse subjects, from the wonders of nature to the extraordinary world of science fiction, and I am particularly interested in wire form, and the creation of pieces with semi-precious bead detail. Many of my designs are handcrafted in metals such as copper, sterling silver and plated wire, but when the opportunity arises, I love working in alternative media, for example plastic and wood. I also relish the times when I am commissioned to make pieces for clients, as it is these occasions that really give me the opportunity to work alongside individuals in order to make their dreams and ideas a reality.

My current portfolio is strongly dominated by tiara design and hair jewellery, and my commitment to creating beautiful bespoke pieces has shone through in this field. Each design has the promise of holding a treasured memory, that can be cherished for many years to come.