FLIGHT is Vicky Lew’s award-winning collection, fuelled by nature-inspired forms and the juxtaposition of these forms on the human body. Born in Malaysia and based in London, the recent Central St. Martins graduate found that living in close proximity to Hyde Park heightened her appreciation for the beauty of nature, particularly that of birds in flight. Her aspirations were to capture the drama and majesty of this transient moment in pieces of fine jewellery.

Early research began with a study of the animal itself, before Vicky re-established her focus on the moment of take- off and theme of transience, in which the bird plays a supporting role. The primary sources of inspiration for capturing these ephemeral moments were Felice Varini and his work in perspective-localied paintings and the graffiti duo Zebrating. Ultimately, Zebrating’s artworks allowed Vicky to draw direct parallels between street railings, their choice of medium, and the linear lines of bird feathers.

The non-solid forms of the pieces present images of birds in perspective-localized angles. Employing a traditional pavé-setting method, the instantaneous moment of take-off is alluded to through the use of perspective-localized angles, whereby the birds are only revealed to the audience from certain angles. As a result, a fleeting moment is afforded to the audience, giving the gem-set birds movement as the wearer moves.

Pieces from this collection are made with SWAROVSKI GEMSTONES, pavé-set in 18kt gold. An amalgamation of various disciplines, Vicky Lew’s debut collection is a work of contrasts between organic, nature- inspired forms and the futuristic modernity/coolness of white gold. The aim of FLIGHT is to inspire a sense of curiosity amongst its audience, inviting them to take a second look not only at a beautiful piece of jewellery, but also the chance to witness a second glimpse of the concealed bird.