METTE HAULRIK
I was born in Denmark and moved to Australia in 1998. I trained under Australian gold and silversmith Valerie Aked. This was prior to completing my degree in Jewellery Manufacturing at the Design Centre Enmore. I have facilitated jewellery workshops at various studios as well as the Design Centre.
My jewellery pieces are influenced by the elegant simplicity of Danish design. I see my jewellery making as a journey, where I have the opportunity to constantly challenge myself and explore the many facets of jewellery design and techniques with the aim of perfection and unique creation.
I enjoy the design process, starting with an idea that evolves as the work progresses. The majority of the time the design changes in detail several times to enhance the final result. I love the freedom of not being bound by limitations in the process, but having the opportunity to explore where the piece is going to take me.
I have participated in numerous exhibitions and have sold my work in Europe, America and Australia.