From statement rings to everyday earrings, Caroline Brogden creates contemporary jewellery from Surfite. Surfite is a vividly layered by-product of surfboard production which she shapes and carves by hand, before adding recycled precious metals. Rather than imposing a fixed aesthetic, she responds intuitively to the striations and patterns within the material, revealing unexpected beauty with a coastal narrative. The dialogue between reclaimed materials and refined craftsmanship; to create bold, sustainable pieces that are both sculptural and wearable is central to her work. Rooted in responsible sourcing and traditional silversmithing skills, her practice reimagines waste as an enduring adornment shaped by process, place and human touch.
Venue: Greystones, High Street,
Medium: Contemporary Jeweller