Ornamental Elements

Peta Kruger’s background as a graphic designer influences all aspects of her work. “Peta’s designs come from an eclectic wealth of knowledge. The strong graphic and illustrative aspects come in part from her training as a graphic designer. Based in Adelaide’s JamFactory, Peta also works as an illustrator and this informs her jewellery design. Employing brass allows her to explore a diverse array of influences including Deco and Futurist motifs. Metal is cut, bent and combined in playful and spontaneous ways. Shapes, ideas and a bold use of colour are combined to create forms that are new but carry traces of familiarity, alluding to a past life.”