Fieldtrip Jewelry Design was founded by Ashley Burke, a museum professional with 20 years of experience and an accredited fine art appraiser.
Burke's metalwork is inspired by the hidden stories and collective wisdom found in objects, from deep within the vaults of museums to the attics and closets of our family homes. Objects scream their stories and whisper their secrets, communicating something deeper about ourselves. The intimacy of these stories can be wrapped up in small packages such as jewelry, offering both personal and public expressions of communication.
The name "Fieldtrip" is a nod to Burke's museum background and to the idea of breaking from routine. A Fieldtrip Day is an adventure filled with mystery, self-discovery, and usually an abundance of objects.
Through creative expression, we work to understand the world around us. Science does not exist without creativity; new ways of looking and expression lead us to new discoveries and models of understanding. Re-interpret to identify, re-represent to become part, to covet the unconquerable. My work is an expression of this desire to re-imagine, seeking my own interpretation of the world around me and find my place within it. The convergence of these ideas inspires my art.
Recently, my focus has turned to the creation of kinetic jewelry that I call Time Talismans, objects that can challenge our perception of time as linear construct. These pieces incorporate motion, sometimes overt and sometimes subtle. The movement will vary dependent on the wearer, the context, and the other forces of nature. Through their subtle movements and intricate designs, these talismans serve as guides, reminding us that change is the only constant, nothing is static.