Rachel works intuitively, marking out and piercing by hand, allowing herself to be absorbed in the flow of making.
Her maximalist approach to work involves layering up decorative surfaces and combining a mixture of techniques, etching, roller printing, keum boo, gold plating and oxidising.
These combinations result in a richness and opulence, and what at first glance might look like a Greek headdress, or a baroque frame, on closer inspection is imbued with a contemporary aesthetic.
University for the Creative Arts - Masters in Jewellery 2024
Rachel was awarded Silver at Goldsmiths Craft and Design Awards - Mixed Metals & Patina category in 2025