About Michael Carberry
When Michael Carberry first began to create his contemporary designs, shortly after graduating from The Cass, he made a rather unlikely decision to steer away from producing pieces that could be considered ‘fashionable’.
Instead, an emphasis has always been placed upon the idea of timelessness, Michael states that when he is not here – his designs will be, and they will be relevant regardless of trends.
It is refreshing to still see prominence placed upon uniqueness; something which Michael considers important not only in the process, but also the end result.
The jewellery itself is very processed lead and relies upon traditional techniques with a modern-day twist. As Michael’s jewellery is made by hand, every single piece reflects the process of construction, with its essence telling a story. Michael's skills have evolved over the years, with some of the rawness of his early work becoming more refined. However, his fascination with the surface of the metal remains a constant, and he loves to see how far he can push it and how much movement he can generate. Sometimes he may push it too far, and it tells him he has to start again. But that’s the fun of forging and manipulating the metal.