The main motivation of Wendy-Sarah's work is to bring a sense of preciousness to jewellery made with non-precious materials. 'I use acrylic, which is often perceived to be an everyday, utilitarian material, rather than a beautiful and sensual one, which is how I have always thought of it.' By using a composite of acrylic and metalic foils, Wendy-Sarah is able to create a vibrant new material. The simple bold shapes let the richly coloured patterns shine through clearly, while the smooth, curved surfaces allow light to reflect and refract, giving depth and luminescence, as though the material is lit from within. The natural spring of stainless steel wire is used to create methods of attachment that fit the body without using traditional clasps. Some pieces cling gently or slide on to the body, while others use tension to hold their shape. All of these elements come together to create simple, beautiful and ultimately, wearable jewellery, as covetable as any precious gem.
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