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It was from his time in Mexico that this designer embarked on his journey into the world of jewels and established his label �"Matt Weston Jewellery”.

Ten years ago in the Mexican highlands of San Critsobal de las Casas, Weston spent his nights congregating in the Zocalo accompanying the artesanias who were selling jewellery. He states, �"I’d been there for a while and I’d spent all my money on tequila and partying. I was complaining about my situation and one of the artesanias offered to teach me to make jewellery, I realized then that I could go on traveling and make money anywhere.” With limited resources Weston had to sacrifice the use of any fancy materials in his early work. Instead he ventured through Central America sourcing any exploitable objects he could find. Utilizing such things as silver, amber, religious paraphernalia, seeds, shells and feathers he initially sold his pieces at street markets. For him �"it was the best training and a hilarious caper at the same time”.

Weston’s most recent collection takes its inspiration from materials, moods and the people he spends his days with; �"I played around with finishes on chain, shades of black [and] mono-chromatic tones. The focus was on the chain and the clasps rather than pendants; the result was something quite deconstructionist, industrial even.” The choice of his most desirable piece changes from day to day but at the present time he is encapsulated by the little C-hook necklace. �"When I look at it I imagine it’s the hook of a huge crane, it makes a clunk when you attach the load and it hauls massive weights at great heights” he states.

With his future collection presently taking shape there is not much that he is willing to give away, �"it could go anywhere but it will involve distribution of weight and counter balance.” He remains intrigued by the individuals who choose to wear his work and the challenges associated with the business continually sustain his interest, �"I usually give things up when I think I’m good at them” he comments. To this day Weston is still unsure if the jewellery industry is for him. However when it comes to his love for chocolate ice-cream and the works of Sydney visual artist Madeline Synott, of that he’s more than certain.

For stockists and to view his designs check out www.mattwestonjewellery.com