Jewellery and Art Portfolio
Explore selected works by Adelaide jewellery artist Olivia Dryden, spanning contemporary jewellery, bespoke pieces, memorial and keepsake jewellery, visual art and sculptural installations.
Working with sterling silver, natural specimens, animal bone, pearls and mixed media, Olivia’s practice is influenced by natural history, memory and memento mori traditions. This portfolio brings together exhibition works, significant commissions and developing areas of her broader artistic practice.
Contemporary Jewellery
Explore exhibition pieces, one-of-a-kind jewellery and significant works from Olivia’s contemporary practice. Inspired by botanical specimens, animal anatomy and natural-history collections, these pieces sit between wearable jewellery, sculpture and personal talisman.
Memorial & Keepsake Jewellery
Discover meaningful jewellery created using personal objects and treasured keepsakes, including baby teeth, pet teeth, hair and natural specimens. Each piece is individually designed and transformed into a lasting object in sterling silver.
Selected Bespoke Jewellery
View a selection of bespoke engagement rings, wedding bands and individually commissioned jewellery created throughout Olivia’s career. These archived works demonstrate her experience in traditional silversmithing, stone setting and one-of-a-kind design.
Art & Installations
Olivia’s wider visual art practice includes Taxidermy, wall-based work, sculpture and installation. Working with animal bone, pearls, collected materials and mixed media, these works extend the ideas explored through jewellery into larger artistic forms.
About the Practice
Olivia Dryden is an Adelaide-based contemporary jewellery artist whose work explores natural history, memory, mortality and the beauty found in organic forms. Working across sterling silver, natural specimens, animal bone, pearls and mixed media, her practice encompasses wearable jewellery, bespoke archival works, memorial and keepsake jewellery, drawing and sculptural installation.
Each portfolio section presents a different aspect of Olivia’s practice, from exhibition jewellery and significant past commissions to developing visual art and deeply personal keepsake pieces.
Portfolio FAQ
Is the jewellery displayed in the portfolio available to purchase?
Some portfolio pieces may still be available, while others are exhibition works, one-of-a-kind pieces or examples of previously completed jewellery. Current pieces available for purchase can be found in the online shop.
Does Olivia currently accept jewellery commissions?
Olivia is not currently accepting engagement ring, wedding jewellery or general bespoke commissions. Memorial and keepsake jewellery enquiries may be considered selectively, depending on the proposed piece and current studio availability.
What is memorial and keepsake jewellery?
Memorial and keepsake jewellery transforms a meaningful personal item, such as a baby tooth, pet tooth, hair or another small treasured object, into a lasting piece of jewellery. Each piece is individually discussed and designed with sensitivity.
Does Olivia also create visual art?
Yes. Alongside her jewellery practice, Olivia creates drawing, wall-based work, sculpture and installations exploring natural history, memory, mortality and collected materials.
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