recycled saw frames, copper, nickel silver, 260mm x 55mm x 360mm, 2026.
copper, 120 x 47 65mm & 90 x 40 x 125mm, 2026
‘The rising cost of precious metals emphasises for me the importance of good technique and processes, and the need to be proficient as to minimise precious metal loss. At the start of my creative journey at TAFE I was so overwhelmed and intimidated by the difficulty of sawpiercing exercises that I began to question my choice to get into the industry ‘Conquering the Sawframe’ celebrates those challenging aspects of learning. It's a reminder of constant growth and improvement, standing as a testament to the fact that something that may have made you quit earlier on can become something familiar and comforting.
As a student, the rising cost of precious metals proves itself to be challenging when it comes to mastering certain techniques that require them, such as filigree or granulation. I feel a sense of envy when longstanding members of the industry talk about how it was easier for them to use gold and silver, as if I am missing out on being able to practise and play with these materials in order to expand my skillset. ‘Swallow it!’ speaks on my inability to use precious metals in my work, as something I have to learn to live with and shape my practise around without much say in the matter.’
Jessica Buckley is an emerging contemporary jewellery and object designer whose practice celebrates ancient techniques and hand fabrication. Through her work, she cultivates a sense of continuity with jewellers of the past, reinterpreting these methods in contemporary forms. Her pieces often involve intricate soldering, assembling multiple elements into cohesive, sculptural adornments. Characterised by soft lines and organic forms, her work draws deeply from the natural world. Each piece stands as a considered love letter to the enduring craft of gold and silversmithing.
@eve.atelier.jewellery
recycled saw frames, copper, nickel silver, 260mm x 55mm x 360mm, 2026.
copper, 120 x 47 65mm & 90 x 40 x 125mm, 2026
‘The rising cost of precious metals emphasises for me the importance of good technique and processes, and the need to be proficient as to minimise precious metal loss. At the start of my creative journey at TAFE I was so overwhelmed and intimidated by the difficulty of sawpiercing exercises that I began to question my choice to get into the industry ‘Conquering the Sawframe’ celebrates those challenging aspects of learning. It's a reminder of constant growth and improvement, standing as a testament to the fact that something that may have made you quit earlier on can become something familiar and comforting.
As a student, the rising cost of precious metals proves itself to be challenging when it comes to mastering certain techniques that require them, such as filigree or granulation. I feel a sense of envy when longstanding members of the industry talk about how it was easier for them to use gold and silver, as if I am missing out on being able to practise and play with these materials in order to expand my skillset. ‘Swallow it!’ speaks on my inability to use precious metals in my work, as something I have to learn to live with and shape my practise around without much say in the matter.’
Jessica Buckley is an emerging contemporary jewellery and object designer whose practice celebrates ancient techniques and hand fabrication. Through her work, she cultivates a sense of continuity with jewellers of the past, reinterpreting these methods in contemporary forms. Her pieces often involve intricate soldering, assembling multiple elements into cohesive, sculptural adornments. Characterised by soft lines and organic forms, her work draws deeply from the natural world. Each piece stands as a considered love letter to the enduring craft of gold and silversmithing.
@eve.atelier.jewellery
