Vanessa Ree Jewellery - Ireland
Vanessa Ree Jewellery
Designer biography:
I use a concept first approach in jewellery design, building on cues from modern day living and my unique Irish environment before transforming these into a 3D form of wearable art. Concepts include Irish Animals, Play, Adversity, and a study of the evolution of symbols, specifically the hashtag. Central to my thought process is that style is a language without words so pieces have meaning for the wearer, are designed to empower and celebrate their individuality. Strong graphic lines and minimalist design ensure the collections have a very modern aesthetic to be worn by both women and men. Sustainability is also at the heart of my work by using recycled precious metals throughout, and crafting jewellery by hand using a combination of traditional goldsmithing skills and modern day product creation.
Collection concept:
The 3D# collection is inspired by symbols of language and delivers a 3D piece of jewellery that celebrates one of the most iconic symbols of this century; the hashtag. As a symbol of language and communication the hashtag has exploded in relevance in our digitally-driven world from being a random button on the telephone when I was a child, to being a globally ubiquitous tagging system in a digital world, it has even become part of our vernacular. As a designer, it was a rich theme to delve into - developing a tactile 3D shape and splitting it down, to exploring its negative air space.The collection is the epitome of wearable jewellery art, reflective of our modern world. For statement pendants to iconic necklaces, hand pieces to stylish cufflinks, their contemporary design are 3D printed, cast and crafted then my hand in Ireland.
