Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Wearable art by Hayley Beckley

Award-winning jewellery designer Hayley Beckley chooses textile as the medium to express her creativity and to showcase art on the human body in a contemporary and wearable way. 


Each piece from her ‘Found in the Forest’ collection features silk that has been digitally printed with layered photographs of tree silhouettes against beautiful skies. 
The intricate prints are combined with delicate sterling silver embellishments.  
Uniquely hand-made by Hayley, who uses creative pattern drafting and precision sewing to produce the unisex collection of unique collars, cuffs and bow ties.

Having graduated from the prestigious Birmingham School of Jewellery in 2014 with a BA (hons) in Jewellery and Silversmithing, she is an accomplished craftswoman she aims to create a body of work that combines art jewellery, couture fashion accessories and sustainable design as are demonstrated on the unique pieces shown here.







Hayley describes herself as “a compulsive maker, discoverer and dreamer who seeks to explore the unique narrative quality of wearable art and its interaction with the human form.”

Through her work, she attempts to narrate the importance of stories and communication; express a delight in and respect for the environment; and sensitively create positive connections to the world and the people around her.  

Hayley has worked as a freelance costume maker and designer for several years and continues to take on freelance projects alongside her work as a jewellery artist.  She is currently an Artist in Residence at Birmingham School of Jewellery working with current BA Jewellery Design & Related Products students.       Details on Hayley Beckley's designs are available on her website. Click HERE.

Photography and Styling: Hayley Beckley
Model: Amy Peace Buzzard
Make-up: Hazel Clarrie Baker       

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