We are a group of three artists exhibiting together through 'a magical door' : Chloe Romanos (a jewellery designer and maker), Karina Tarin (a painter) and Lucy Ballard (a ceramist).

Using traditional goldsmithing techniques, I work with recycled silver or gold and incorporating colourful gemstones. Each creation is individually handcrafted in my home studio, in the Vale of White Horse. My background in archaeology and my fascination for art history has inspired me to explore metal transformation and texture, in order to create meaningful and sensitive items that capture the beauty of small details.

I like to create statement jewellery (mainly rings, necklaces and earrings) that stands out on the body. I imagine and design items that are like small pieces of wearable art. Each creation has a story behind it, from the winged creations inspired by French Art Nouveau to the textured effects I love to use, that are a reminiscence of the worn aspect of archaeological artefacts dug up from the ground. I also like to let my imagination be guided by memories of inspiring places I have visited or quotes from books and poems I have read.