We are thrilled to finally announce and extend a warm welcome to jeweller Rachael Plassard who is now in Studio 5 at Hotwalls Studios.
Rachael’s exquisite work has been featured, sold and exhibited by some of the foremost names in the business and we are certain will be a great fit to our community here at Hotwalls. As a third-generation jeweller her talent is undeniable – Rachael’s unique pieces evolve from a variety of intricate and involved processes.
In Rachael’s words:
‘My work reinterprets traditional ornament, taking inspiration from highly decorative styles throughout history. Each piece of jewellery evokes magic, weaving memory and connection into its details.
I often work intuitively, marking out and sawing by hand, allowing myself to be absorbed in the flow of making. I take a maximalist approach to my designs by layering up decorative surfaces and combining a mixture of techniques, including etching, roller printing, keum boo (24ct gold foil), gold plating and oxidising. These combinations result in a richness and opulence, and what at first glance might look like a Greek headdress, or a baroque frame, on closer inspection is imbued with a contemporary aesthetic.’
To see more of Rachael’s work come on down to visit and peruse her work in her Hotwalls studio – or on her website here. You can also visit her studio page here.
