School of Design Silversmithing & Jewellery
Audrey Jack
My design practice is rooted in the exploration of abstract forms and compositions to evoke emotional connections with specific moments in time and space. Through the interplay of colour, texture, and shape, each piece is a personal dialogue between intuition and intention, transcending literal representations to capture the universal feelings that bind us all—longing, joy, introspection, and transformation.
I am particularly fascinated by the ways in which memory and emotion interact, often distorting or amplifying the significance of a moment. My work embraces this fluidity, utilizing dynamic and sometimes unpredictable materials and techniques to reflect the ever-shifting nature of perception.
The wearable pieces allow the art to become an intimate part of everyday life and serve as personal talismans, carrying the emotional essence of a time and place into the world and fostering a deeper connection between the wearer and the art. I strive to bridge the gap between the internal and external worlds, encouraging individuals to immerse themselves in the abstract and find their own connections within the work.
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Postcards From the Edge: Wish You Were Here – 2025
‘Postcards from the Edge: Wish You Were Here’ is a series of brooches and pendants inspired by memories, travel, and landscape photography.
The collection explores the universal themes of emotional breakdown, latency, and awakening through abstract expression and colour, inviting deeper personal interpretation. Each piece becomes a conversation between intuition and intention, moving beyond literal imagery to reflect shared emotional landscapes.
Circular forms, reminiscent of lenses, frame the interplay of colour and texture, guiding the viewer’s eye and anchoring the abstract. Using materials such as enamel, graffiti paint, embroidery, and fabric, the work reflects the fluid nature of perception and the tension between inner and outer worlds.
These wearable snapshots transform into intimate portable artworks that allow emotional and aesthetic connection in daily life. They act as talismans, encouraging the wearer to embrace abstraction, create personal meaning, and make a quiet but powerful external statement about their internal world.
Previous Collection – ‘Symbiosis’ – 2022
“Symbiosis” is my creative exploration of the idea that through living in chaos, or even death —whether literal or metaphorical—something new and beautiful can emerge. Rooted in personal experience and reflection, the collection draws on emotional and spiritual associations with the colour green, symbolising rebirth, fresh starts, and life itself.
The imagery of being encased, or eclipsed, speaks to moments of obscurity, transformation, and the unknown—times when growth is not yet visible but quietly unfolding. In parallel, the natural cycle of a dying tree’s bark giving life to moss and other plant forms offers a tangible metaphor: decay becoming the foundation for renewal.
By combining precious and non-precious materials, the collection underscores this tension and harmony—where endings give rise to beginnings—and broadens its aesthetic appeal to a diverse audience.
Extended Design Portfolio – ‘Traces – A Story in Every Line’
Every line begins and ends somewhere —but it’s the journey in between that tells the story.
‘Traces,’ the starting point for a series of collections, celebrates those unseen narratives. This first fine jewellery collection is influenced by the fluidity of water and the emotional depths it symbolizes, exploring the paths carved by rivers, the shimmer of ripples, and the dance of reflections across its surface.
Each piece captures the essence of movement—twists, turns, knots, and crossings—rendered in luxurious shades of blue. These hues evoke a sense of calm, peace, and emotional connection, grounded by the opulence and warmth of gold. Together, they create a colour palette that feels both grounded in nature and elevated by classical sophistication.
Handcrafted using the traditional techniques of enamelling and stone setting, every piece is a miniature sculpture—infused with meaning, artistry, and refined elegance. These methods bring texture, depth, and a tactile richness.
Using inspiration on the same theme, future collections will continue to explore nature’s traces, left behind by forces such as fire and ice, each bringing their own colours, textures, and shapes in new and fresh designs, and can also expand to the traces we leave behind as we travel through our lives, and the weathered traces left on our skin with the passing of time.
Whether worn as a quiet word, or a bold statement each design in ‘Trace’ invites you to reflect on your own story—where you’ve come from, where you’re going, and everything beautiful in between.
Technical drawings and further details also available on request.
