Zoe Arnold graduated in 2003 from ‘Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design’, part of the’ University of the Arts London’ having completed a first class jewellery degree, and after a brief foray into the film industry set up her own workshop.

Having initial interests in being a sculptor she nevertheless fell into the jewellery world as a way of satisfying a need to work in fine detail and on a smaller scale, and this is very evident in her work, which can be described as a wearable form of art.

‘I don’t particularly like being described as a jeweller, simply because most peoples perceptions of what a jeweller is, or does, are completely  wrong in relation to my work. I do make jewellery, but I write poetry, short stories, make automata and larger more sculptural works. In the past an artist would have had many strings to their bow, but now society likes to file us under comfortable titles, and these don’t always fit.’

Already included in a number of prestigious exhibitions she has won awards for her delicately complex style, producing pieces which are individual, and desirable one offs. Works include not only precious metals and gem-stones, but sometimes collected objects such as mother of pearl gaming chips, antique microscope lenses, ribbons and prints. Zoe Arnold creates jewels which are evocative treasures each imbued with a narrative. Whether discussing a personal reflection or a more wide ranging question, the discovering of one of Zoe’s works often leaves the viewer feeling as if they have uncovered an obscure fairytale which is simultaneously dark and whimsical.
The pieces are often more than influenced by a story; they are part of one.  A poet and book maker, Zoe will often write a poem and create a piece or a series of pieces which have been inspired by it, and if this is the case then the work is accompanied by a limited edition book of poetry.

Zoe Arnold’s combinations of found objects and precious materials strike unusual cords which have a different resonance and depth for each beholder, tempting you to delve beneath the surface.