We love how fun these Sakura pink stripe earrings are. They will add that extra colour to your day! They have been designed and made by London based contemporary jewellery designer Sally Collins.
The earrings are made from reclaimed tin, which have been textured and layers of colourful acrylic paint applied by hand. Sterling silver is used to create the ear wires and riveting to connect the reclaimed tin together.
Each of these processes take time as they are all created by hand. Treating the reclaimed materials with respect and finding treasure within these discarded items.
The earrings are not identical and have a slightly different shape to the other.
They measure approximately:
1. 9cm (total length) x 3.1cm (wide)
2. 10cm (total length) x 2.5cm (wide)
Sally collects different materials including reclaimed plastics from toys and abandoned vapes, and reclaimed tin. She explores the idea of over consumption in our increasingly overcrowded and fast fashion-focussed world. Her jewellery asks the question โwhen is enough, enough?โ, and explores the notion that we often strive to be better, stronger, more productive and more idealised versions of ourselvesโฆwhere do we stop, how do we know when enough is enough?
She also applies traditional jewellery techniques to her work, including riveting, soldering and forming, as well as creating details, findings and frames in sterling silver.
Sally’s work will be on show until May 31st along with contemporary jewellers Emily Kidson and Rosita Bonita. We invite you all to see the jewellers work in person at our Clifton Gallery.