Katy Luxton
Katy Luxton | Jewellery | Cornwall
Katy Luxton creates vibrant playful silver and nylon jewellery. She takes her inspiration from mathematical models, geometric shapes and the interwoven curves, circles and figures produced by a Spirograph – the moment when a line becomes form.
Using simple but expressive lines, Katy employs hand techniques and new technology – such as 3D printing – to create tactile, sculptural, wearable jewellery. Experimenting with 3D printing and the possibilities of new shapes, she found a new exciting material to work with: Nylon. Each piece is dyed by hand in her studio. The moment when the piece is lifted from the dye bath and rinsed is always thrilling for her.
Excited by the potential of new technology, Katy nevertheless continues enjoy being immersed in the act of creating with her hands. These two opposing elements flow from the same inspiration, and her collections see them brought together. From the simple line of a silver ring to more complex repeating forms, a common thread can be found.
Katy also works to commission creating beautiful wedding and engagement rings. These are made with the same attention to detail and aesthetic as her collections.