Kate McLaughlin started her creative career with architecture, studying at Edinburgh College of Art and practising across Scotland. The influence of this is heavily felt in her jewellery designs. Kate’s introduction to jewellery was at summer school at Leith School of Art in 2012, and she hasn’t looked back. Working from her studio in Perth and drawing on her architectural background for skills and design methods; Kate creates striking geometric pieces of wearable architecture.
“I want to acknowledge the importance of both my architectural design training and my craft of metal working and jewellery, and the impact that they have on each other. By bringing a balance to my creative practice, I hope to fully satisfy my own creative needs as well as raising the level of innovation in my work and present a true and honest reflection of myself to my audience.”
Kate uses architectural drawing techniques, as well as 3D modelling and printing during the design process and hand makes finished pieces in silver and gold. The results are a selection of bold, minimal and simple pieces. These are pared-back statements that are open to interpretation in how they are worn and styled.
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