Ellis enjoys interpreting fine details in her jewellery. Just as with nature each line is thoughtful and laboured. Using handmade chisels Ellis strikes lines into the surface of the metal, enjoying the interaction with the process that allows an element of irregularity. No two strikes of the hammer are the same, just as the patterning on each piece varies creating its own qualities.

I take delight in researching the documentation of nature, entomology collections as well as fossil records. Botanical illustration and the two dimensional depiction of nature has an interesting history. The tiny leaves and touch of colour in the humble alfalfa sprout. The exquisite fine lines you find on close inspection of a wheat stalk or pressed flower petals. The details of botanical forms are inspirational.