Member’s Spotlight

Jessica Theobald

My practice is driven by materials, using a process of experimentation, technique development, and learning through making. Colour plays a central role in my work, helping to strengthen themes and push narrative possibilities. I draw inspiration from a wide range of creative disciplines, including fashion, architecture, brutalist design, nature, and everyday observations, allowing ideas to emerge through cross-disciplinary exploration. At the core of my practice are lampworked and blown glass alongside copper metalwork, which I combine to create sculptural, wearable pieces. The contrast between glass and metal reflects my interest in balancing fragility and strength, while the concept of containment is a recurring theme throughout my work, explored through form, structure, and the relationship between object and body. Influenced by the bold forms and raw honesty of Brutalism, I am drawn to strong silhouettes and structural elements that inform both the aesthetic and construction of my pieces. Through colour, material, and making, I create work that communicates stories, evokes emotion, and encourages engagement between the object, wearer, and viewer.