Life is precious and nowhere is that expressed more than in nature where the connections between diverse species in a single habitat enables all to flourish. These connections and the beauty of each species inspires my designs.
I work mainly in silver and vitreous enamel with the addition of other materials as required.
My vision is to bring the beauty of nature into the life of every wearer.
Barbara Hesselschwerdt
Designer & Creator
Barbara graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Contemporary Art specialising in jewellery. Her final work was selected for the 2019 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition and was awarded the Raffen Award (Acquisitive).
In 2019, she completed a Bachelor of Art & Design (Honours). Her successful project explored jewellery as a means of communicating the importance of biodiversity in nature.
Her current art practice continues this theme in the hope of contributing to the conversation around endangered species and the need to protect habitats and encourage biodiversity.