About

Cynthia is a jeweller who likes to explore the limits and capabilities of metal through small-scale silversmithing. Influenced by man-made and naturally hollow forms, such as wind instruments, corkscrew willow, and vases, her work attempts to translate these into wearable pieces.

“I am a technique-led maker and use simple motifs to bring out form and composition in my work. These patterns embrace the concept of the Line of Beauty, often referring to an S-shaped curve used in typography, and silhouettes that reflect the female form. I aim to bring a sense of elegance, movement and animation to my pieces. Through small-scale silversmithing, I explore the limits and capabilities of metal and how it can perform as a hollow material. The challenges I create motivate me to think outside the box and problem-solve imaginatively. These forms are extensions of myself and how I move and twist my body, using the weight of my movements to control how far it goes before meandering the metal into its next curve.

My current work looks at how surfaces and edges transition from one to the other, using various techniques including: curve-score and fold, tube-making, hammering on air, and anticlastic raising. In addition, I use engraving and surface finish to highlight the appearance, for decorative purposes, and to accentuate the linear motifs that define these transitions.”