Association for Contemporary Jewellery
Wessex Group
David J. Lilly
David J Lilly is colour-blind and was sadly discouraged at school from pursuing an artistic career.
In 2018 David’s jewellery making started with fold-forming that matched his personal aesthetic akin to the Mid-Century Modern. This lead to in 2019 David creating three Collections to start his work as a jeweller. These were Menhir (which is about being monolithic), Chevron - inspired by the work of Barbara Hepworth & lastly Outline where each item of jewellery’s shape mimics its gem.
In 2020 David created Luutia combining organic forms with a Brutalist aesthetic. Then Continuum which leant towards the early Mid-Century Modern and a Celtic knot. Lastly Darricarrere that emulates the work of the Dalle de Verre stained glass designer Roger Darricarrere,
In 2021 David began with Eir - based around the metaphysical properties of shapes & gems. Then Sputnik, made from Aurora Opal, with a similar aesthetic to Menhir. Finally Ottogano, an eight sided form set with coloured gemstones.
