From her studio in Brunswick, Sarah draws joy from the meditative process of working on a small scale. Sarah’s work explores the interplay between materials as an artistic medium and their representation in the modern world as collateral. Upon graduation from the NMIT Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Jewellery course, she received the e.g.etal graduate award for her work in gold, steel and silver. Before studying jewellery and establishing her practice, Sarah studied psychology at university and worked for a paralegal service, providing outreach to women in prison.
Sarah’s contemporary jewellery is inspired by the randomness and asymmetry of the urban landscape and the angular lines of architecture. The use of gold and precious stones combined with mild steel evokes industrial undertones, making a statement about the nature of society and our values within it. Sarah often employs the ancient practice of chisel inlay. Thousands of chisel strikes on each piece allow the fine gold and silver to mesh and become inlaid, without solder, between the grains raised in the steel. The resulting finish echoes the crosshatched pattern below.
Galaxy earrings
Galaxy cuff
Galaxy earrings
Untitled earrings
Diamond Landscape ring
Galaxy earrings
Angular Echo brooch
Double Sapphire earrings
Knife Edge ring
Eternity ring
In Bloom ring
Knife Edge ring
Cluster ring
“I suppose as a result of studying and working within psychology I’m quite analytical about my creative process and the creative process in general. I often think about how it translates to understanding yourself in a wider context. For me the creative process is time to contemplate and time for personal expression…”
As part of our philosophy to support emerging designers, we have established the e.g.etal Graduate Award. This year the NMIT e.g.etal graduate award went to Sarah Heyward.
