London, Contemporary Design Silver and Gold Jewellery.
Outlets include; Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, Bradford; Palterman and Thomas Jewellery Gallery, Swansea.
Artist's Statement
Born in Madrid, Bea Jareno graduated with Distinctions from Kensington and Chelsea College in 2004, London.
Her work is inspired in the natural studies of porcupine quills together with the book 'Africa Adorned' by Angela Fisher, the African landscapes and culture, making her quills, a recognised signature mark on her Design's.
The different qualities of line, shape, size and texture in harmony with the use of precious metals creates rhythm, fluidity and movement interest within the pieces, giving a simplicity and minimalist sense throughout the body of work.
Her work explores and emphasised contrast in metals using red and yellow gold, polished and oxidised silver, rubber, mixing handmade textured links with fine chain, combining a variation of finishes and addig colour by using precious and semi-precious stones and pearls.
This combination of freedom and flexibility enables her to create unique pieces to suit individual personalities.
Further Images
Rubber neckpice
24ct gold plated handmade textured links, silver based, on a 5mm rubber necklace.
Afiok Neckpiece
Multiple oxidised silver handmade textured links over five rows with 28mm Prehnite cabochon stone setting set in a 30mm oxidised silver disc
Afiok Ring
Afiok Bracelet
Afiok II Earrings
Multiple handmade textured links, polished silver
Afiok Coral
Combination of Sponge Dyed Coral with oxidised silver handmade textured links, quill clasp
Afiok I earrings
Group of three; two link earrings in 24ct gold plated, oxidised silver and polished silver
Afiok I chocker
Oxidised silver and 9ct gold handmade textured links chocker, quill clasp
Afiok I Bracelets
Group of three; oxidised silver, 24ct yellow gold plated and polished silver, quill clasp