Jewellery is for someone to wear. It is not functional. It is Art.It is the necessity of the unnecessary. And yet it is important for the soul - it comforts, it empowers, it reflects our emotions and expresses our identity. Jewellery conveys who we are.
Vanessa's unique approach to jewellery art encapsulates this thinking as her design aesthetic and concept approach firmly put the wearer at the heart of her work.
To me wearing your own unique style is a form of self expression, a language without words. I design jewellery not just for its aesthetic, but because I believe in the power of connection. When you see a piece you love, you feel it.
For Vanessa the connection a person has with the jewellery they wear is key. Self-expression through their statement style matters more than the latest trend.
Sustainability isn’t just about the recycled metals Vanessa uses as she crafts each piece by hand, but rather when a person really cherishes a piece of jewellery - they will enjoy it for a lifetime.
She does all this from her studio nestled in rural Ireland. Picture a landscape with mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, rolling fields for the plentiful herds of sheep and the more than occasional deer. Idyllic.
Jewellery is a Beautiful Language that Connects to your Soul
Vanessa trained for 10+ years in National College of Art & Design (where she now features as a guest lecturer) & the School of Jewellery, Ireland. She is a founding, executive member of the Irish Jewellers & Silversmiths Guild, proving that she really does believe in the high calibre of design & craftsmanship of her peers in Ireland.
And why 'Ree'? Because her most favourite place is Lough Ree on the river Shannon enjoying the fresh waters and fresher breeze since childhood. Plus on an international stage pronouncing 'Murtagh" is quite the challenge!