BEYOND THE SURFACE is a series of objects that translates my ongoing inquiry into how we perceive. It explores our tendency to form judgments based on surface-level information, and the qualities that compel us to look closer, moving from a passing glance to deeper engagement with what lies beneath.

Quick judgments and assumptions based on minimal information and appearances have become accepted in our fast-paced society, where more must be achieved with less. Coupled with instant access to information, stimulation, and an increasing obsession with appearances and superficial value, collective anxieties are heightening. As a result, we risk forfeiting the capacity to slow down, be present, thoughtfully observe, and appreciate the subtle complexities of people and objects.

Through a fusion of jewellery and objects, I aim to challenge this by offering a haptic and spatial experience that invites contemplation and discovery, rewarding those who seek authentic experiences and deeper understanding.