Kerstie Whiley ?
I trained as a jeweller and silversmith at Truro College, part of Plymouth University in 2010 where I attained a foundation degree. I then went on a quest to find myself.
With a little help and lots of thanks to Maria of Little Feathers in St Agnes, Cornwall for getting Read More...
Craftsmanship - Modernist Ring
The aim of this project was to design using influences from the modernist movement without using gemstones or other embelishments. I chose to research Biomphism and in particular the work of Barbara Hepworth to influence this piece.
Advanced Craftsmanship - Autumnal Pods
This brief was designed to develop my model making skills and advanced smithing techniques. I took inspiration from Japanese Kanzashi and the work of jewellery designer Paul Wells. Using a Japanese style fabric sample I was able to texture the silver u
Personal Project - Toy Knight Collection
This project was a personal project stemming from a research project on found objects and contemporary jewellery. The pieces are meant to evoke the joy of childhood, with the semi-precious metals and stones adding a timeless beauty.
Jewellery
This is a collection of pieces from different projects which show my skills in jewellery making. The largest image (Imagine) and the other pieces of typography work started life as chains. All of the pieces were hand pierced and finished by hand.
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