Ania Wawrzkowicz
Ania Wawrzkowicz | Jewellery | Devon
Ania’s jewellery comes from her observations of the natural world, from the largest expanses down to the smallest particle. Her work is sculptural, given depth by subtle characteristics such as detailed surface textures, intricate shapes or uneven sculptural qualities. Trained in fine art, her practice is informed by contemporary art as well as the surrounding landscape. Drawing inspiration from the North Devon rocks formations and geological topographies, Ania’s hand crafted pieces interpret and reimagine the effortless beauty of nature’s structures, forms and curves, rendering them into tangible, wearable objects.
Ania is drawn to the meditative process of jewellery making. Work emerges from a contemplative space and making each piece is a process of discovery, with each shape influencing the next. This also brings a sense of balance and sophistication to Ania’s work; the delicacy of the forms and the attention to detail.
Ania uses traditional carving and casting techniques in combination with in place casting of precious stones. Each piece is one of a kind and has the unique tactile quality of a handmade object.
She has studied at the London College of Communication, the University of the Arts London as well as Camberwell College of Art.