Darren has worked with metal since 1985. From aluminium to stainless steel, he has incorporated processes from traditional hand practices to complex machining, enjoying the dialogue between maker and
material along the way.

The possibility of creative expression through the art of jewellery was suggested by travels in Italy and France in 1996. On his return to Australia Darren undertook tuition in silversmithing under a Danish silver craftsmen in Sydney. An interest in gems both precious and nonprecious followed, resulting in a diploma in gemology.

Moving to Melbourne; and having the opportunity to work with other contemporary jewellery designers, has inspired Darren to hand craft individual pieces. He is in constant wonder of space, geometric form, and the creative process.

My works explore the relationship between form and space; material and texture, with simplistic harmony my ultimate goal.