An installation of three water filled globes containing beaded ‘Sea life’ Exhibited at Sothebys Contemporary Design Selling Exhibition 2002, and regional galleries in 2002/3.
UNDERWATER began after a conversation with dive photographer Cathy Lewis. When not busy working, Cathy travels the world in search of that perfect shot under the waves.
Just for fun, she took some of my beaded necklaces on a dive and photographed them among the coral. I loved the results and decided to create a series of beadwork installations, and jewellery inspired by her images.
The pieces were a great hit. Visitors didn’t realize at first that the coral seascapes were fabricated, which was fun to watch. The jewellery collection has since sold out.
 
 
Underwater
Sealife
Rockpool Brooch
Splash Necklace
Stone Necklace
Coral Forms Bracelet
Fringe Bracelets
Underwater Blue version
Purple version
Red version