About

I am Maria Eleanor Hammond

a mixed media contemporary designer, maker and jeweller. I recently graduated in Product Design and Craft at Manchester School of Art. I love using reclaimed materials, especially wood and metal. Sustainability is at the core of my designs- nothing gets wasted and even the smallest pieces of rusted metal or burnt wood gets treasured.

My recent collection is inspired by an abandoned, derelict industrial building and its decayed materials, which I believe have a unique beauty and character that reflect local history and experiences of life. As it is reclaimed by nature, I am reminded of the cycle of life and death, and am filled with a sense of hope and possibility. Nature finds a way through the cracks and will prevail. To understand my attraction to the transformative process of time, my practise includes burning, patinating, oxidising, and carving. Through these techniques, I aim to create pieces that catch a snapshot of disappearing industrial sites and the beauty in the textures and patterns of decay and the reemergence of nature.

At the heart of my work is sustainability and a belief in the power of jewellery to make a positive impact on our relationship with the environment. By using materials that go unnoticed, or go to waste, I seek to create pieces that are both beautiful and responsible, which capture a sense of history and emotion in pieces that reflect the passage of time and the stories that are embedded within the materials themselves. 

My current work is on display at Blue Coat Display Centre Liverpool and Manchester Craft and Design Centre.

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