Kari Layton is a Melbourne based Jewellery Designer working with fine metals and precious stones. Layton studied a Bachelor of Fashion at RMIT before moving to Berlin and undertaking a cadetship in jewellery making. Upon her return to Australia she established her jewellery label Lott Studio in 2015.
Through her hand work Layton investigates irregular curves and shapes to complement the human body. Her jewellery is steeped in fluidity and movement. Layton's designs to minimise or dissolve the need for certain components, while honouring the complexity of workmanship involved in each stage of refinement.
When I design, I think of jewellery as complementary to the human form. My pieces mirror an impression of industrial elements, steeped in fluidity and movement; an interplaying dance between the masculine and feminine. My design process minimises the amount of components needed in order to maintain simplicity to the eye, yet each piece requires complexity on the bench in its refinement. I strive to design pieces that meld seamlessly into the wearer’s daily life.