NORDIC INSPIRED JEWELLERY
HANDMADE IN BALLARAT, VICTORIA
Simple, elegant, sculptural
WEARABLE ART PIECES CRAFTED WITH LOVE
Nordic Inspiration
As a Finnish-Australian jewellery maker and artist I’m inspired to share the visual design language that I grew up with in my hand crafted works.
The aesthetic is modernist, clean-line, organic or hard edge architectural and always understatedly elegant.
When mum arrived from Finland in 1967 she had a wonderful collection of modernist jewellery from Finland. I grew up handling these items, dreaming of the homeland and family we were so far away from.
My pieces are often inspired by Finnish tales, nature, mythology, or values of a fair and just society. My hope is that individual wearers will also imbue their own meaning to their chosen pieces.
Did you know? In the Finnish culture there is a term called “sisu”. It is a personal trait that is in our blood, a part of our national identity. Though it’s hard to accurately translate into English, it represents a combination of perseverance, courage or spunk in the face of life’s difficulties. My jewellery gives me “sisu”, I hope you can feel a bit of that too.
Custom Jewellery Pieces
Jessica Larm, Ballarat Jewellery Maker
Jessica Larm is a Finnish-Australian jewellery maker and artist with a studio in Ballarat, regional Victoria.
Heavily influenced by the visual language of Finland, in particular the fabrics of Marimekko and the Finnish modernist jewellery and glassware that her mother shared with her growing up, her arts practice is driven to capture the feeling and connection with the motherland and this aesthetic.
Jessica has come to jewellery making with a background in visual arts - painting and sculpture.
“When I make jewellery I’m making little wearable sculptures, it’s such a privilege when people choose to wear my art on their body”
“Although I love crafting with all aspects of metal-smithing, I have resonated with lost wax casting the most. The technique is similar to that in bronze sculpture”
Testimonials
"Thank you so much Jess for the lovely silver rings inspired by the lakes of Finland. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and each piece feels like a little reflection of nature's calm and beauty. We are truly grateful for your artistry - these rings are more than jewelry; they're little works of art we'll treasure always"
Lars and Jenny
"To own a piece of handcrafted jewellery from Jessica Larm not only provides beauty to the wearer but also evokes the essence of Finland. Joy in its nature, serenity in its form. A true work of art that I am proud to wear."
Anne
