Rachael Plassard

Rachael's work reinterprets traditional ornament, taking inspiration from highly decorative styles throughout history. Within each piece, Rachael weaves personal narratives and symbolism, creating magical jewellery evoking memories and connection. 

Rachael works intuitively, marking out and piercing by hand, allowing herself to become absorbed in the flow of making. Rachael takes a maximalist approach to her work, layering up decorative surfaces and combining a mixture of techniques, etching, roller printing, Keum Boo, 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. 

The pieces come to life at the end when Rachael lifts, twists and forms the metal, a delightful and satisfying process of experimentation and discovery.