My latest artwork, The Lace-Armour Jewellery Mask is an intricate piece of sterling-silver jewellery designed to be worn over a protective facemask during the pandemic. However, through this piece I am also exploring a speculative design approach, imagining what new outcomes could develop from our current masking practices and the lasting impacts on fashion accessory design.

I interview Victoria Rance to explore mutual themes and materiality across our chainmail works and discussing the effects of lockdown.