IMOGEN BELFIELD

Inspired by her surroundings, Imogen’s experimental jewellery takes influence from both architecture and nature – from the tallest building to the shyest flower. Delicate porcelain fragments are enrobed in the textured metals of bronze, silver and gold to dramatic effect, creating breathtaking yet wearable pieces. Pendants, rings and collars take an organic, creative twist at the hands of this skilled designer. Creating casts from paper, plastics and even fruits, Imogen Belfield’s work is at once beautiful and challenging; modern yet classic, bold yet subtle. A jewellery graduate from the Sir John Cass School of Art, Media & Design at The London Metropolitan University, Imogen’s work has won awards from the British Jewellery Association, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and South Square Trust alike. She has exhibited to great acclaim at the Islington Design Centre and the Structure and Function Gallery in Soho, London Fashion Week ’09 at Felicities PR Showroom, and most recently in "Flux On"; a presentation during Coutts London Jewellery Week and Camberwell Arts Week to celebrate the rising stars of Flux Studios. Her SS09 Collection ‘Architectural hors d’oeuvres’ and AW09 ‘The Unshores’ reflect how the city has become my muse, inspiring the way in which the porcelain forms nestle within the protective grip of the metal. The creation of these porcelain forms juxtaposed with mild steel, silver, gold and gemstones are only made possible by an uglier material being formed, filled and kilned. It is through extensive experimentation with processes, that I am able to sharpen my knives and tuck into a dainty dish of materials, exploiting and utilising their qualities.