For more than two decades, Sean O’Connell has created jewellery that blends industrial precision with organic movement. Inspired by everything from a machinist grandfather to Tarkovsky films and the Tasmanian wilderness, his work explores a unique, dynamic movement.
In his new exhibition ‘Celestial’, Juan Castro draws inspiration from the sacred architecture and soft tones of European cathedrals, shifting his focus to structure, light, and material. In this interview, Juan reflects on the emotional resonance of jewellery and how it continues to carry meaning across cultures and time.
Not simply a fashion statement, our penchant for charcoal hues is driven by a popular technique in contemporary jewellery-making: oxidisation.