ELEANOR KERR-SMITH
Eleanor Kerr-Smith's jewellery designs explore form and texture using the traditional process Keum-boo (fine gold fusing) in conjunction with modern designs. Working mainly in silver with the occasional highlight of gold or shadow of oxidisation, Eleanor creates a range of women's jewellery, from bespoke neckpieces through to delicate earrings and rings.
Her Luna Collection is inspired by what forms can be created using just a circle cut from a sheet of metal. Eleanor uses gold fusing and oxidisation to contrast with raised, smooth surfaces of white silver which accentuate the elegant form in each piece. She also removes and adds sections of the domed circle to create the additional play of light and shadow, adding another level of complexity to the design. The work is often led by these technical explorations, using them to play with scale, form and contrasting precious metals to create aesthetically beautiful forms.
![]()