‘Balance’ is a sculptural piece hand crafted from two interlocking forms, with contrasting texture and colour. The two elements are placed together to complete each other, creating a sense of harmony, movement and rhythm in its form.

This piece was hand raised from two sheets of silver, which were cut and bent into shape. The decorative lines were created through the technique of chasing and repousse. The sections have then been placed together and soldered onto a base, with the interior partially gold leafed.

Jessica Jue

Senior Fellow 2016-2017

Jessica Jue is a London based silversmith and jeweller. Known for her sculptural aesthetic, Jessica’s design is deeply influenced by her Chinese heritage and Austrian upbringing, in which fluid and bold designs are created. She reinvents traditional techniques in silver to craft elegantly beautiful contemporary designs that have won her many accolades.

Inspired by balance and harmony,  Jessica draws and sculpts with dramatic use of fluid and organic playful curves and aims to create a sense of rhythmic movement within her collection. She skilfully manipulates her forms through the ancient art of hammering, while also introducing an abundance of rich surface textures, through the use of pattern and gold.