Katherine Grocott

Katherine Grocott has been interested in jewellery design since she took it as a minor subject at Sydney College of the Arts as part of her Fashion Degree. She started her own contemporary jewellery practice in 2014.

Katherine’s work is quite strong and graphic visually. She appreciates minimalism and this features in her work. Clean lines and contemporary, modern design define her work.

Over the years, her commitment to environmental sustainability has influenced Katherine’s design process. Recycled and found objects feature quite strongly in her work and she tries to source recycled metals as much as possible. The materials Katherine uses are varied. These include silver and copper, acrylic, plexiglass and plastic. Gemstones are a new addition to her repertoire. In terms of found objects, she has made jewellery utilising x-rays, vintage serving platters, plastic tubing, paper, tea infusers, rubber bands, venetian blinds, magnetic tape and perfume sample bottles amongst other materials.

Katherine believes that jewellery offers a perspective of the wearer, an opportunity to express oneself. Jewellery can be an expression of creativity, with both the wearer and the maker gaining pleasure from a piece. A piece of jewellery can tell a story or act as a memory. Jewellery can also be a wonderful conversation starter as viewers admire, are intrigued or even have a little giggle at what they see.