Introducing The Artist:
Shan Kerr

We commissioned artist and digital creator Shan Kerr to bring each of our 12 birth flowers to life. 

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Growing up I was obsessed with all things fashion and beauty - I also spent a lot of time outdoors and in the garden. My mum was a fashion designer and taught me how to draw when I was young - she has always been a big inspiration for me. I love drawing ethereal beauty portraits and also iridescent natural forms like shells and flowers - I always find inspiration for this subject matter through being in the garden and at the beach.  

We love how you fuse fashion, jewellery and art as forms of self-expression. How 

would you describe your personal and artistic style? 

Visually I am really drawn to anything that has a bit of glow and sparkle. My personal style is really dependent on my mood but usually I like to throw on a simple outfit and let the jewellery do the talking. Similarly, in my art practice I usually love to choose a simple subject matter like a singular shell or eye, and really take time to finesse the smaller details to bring out that inner glow and create an iridescent sense of realism.  

Tell us a bit about your process in sketching each flower. 

Environment is so important to me when I approach a new drawing - I usually try to have a clean space, incense burning, and a matcha to get in the zone. However life has been hectic recently, so I also take my sketchbook with me out and about and draw when I have a spare moment, whether I’m on set for a shoot, in a new city, or trying out a new cafe. Each individual flower has its own intricacies which were a lot of fun to discover and render - I loved exploring the different variations in colour and shape. It really makes me appreciate how clever mother nature is. 

What does jewellery mean to you personally? Do you have pieces that hold sentimental value or tell a story in your own life? 

Jewellery is one of the main ways I express myself - if I’m feeling lowkey I like to go for something a bit dainty and understated, and when I’m feeling super confident I love to throw on a big chunky gold hoop and a fun necklace stack. I have a few special sentimental pieces that have been gifted to me by close friends and family, and also a few pieces that are very sentimental to me because they remind me of a certain time in my life. For example, before I went on my first ever solo trip I bought a simple gold chain with a Bialette pendant because it’s what my Dad uses to make coffee for my family in the mornings. It was such a nice reminder of them whilst I was away.  

What advice would you give to aspiring artists or creatives looking to build a career 

doing what they love? 

Good question! It’s a bit of a cliche, but you just have to start! Don’t feel like you or your art form have to be perfect to get started - you will improve so much with time and it’s all part of the journey. Another big thing for me is creating more than I am consuming. I try to limit my time on social media so I don’t compare myself to others, and instead focus on creating what feels right to me.