Met Creatives – Mona Tabbicca
Artist Statement:
Mona Tabbicca is a contemporary silversmith and jeweller working under her brand, MET Creatives. After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing and Jewellery Design from the University for the Creative Arts in Rochester in 2016, she established her practice at Sun Pier House, where she works from her fully equipped jewellery workshop.
Specialising in precious metals, wood, ceramics and glass, Mona draws inspiration from elements of nature. Her creative process often begins with observation, leading her to experiment with new techniques and develop distinctive collections.
Mona has exhibited nationally and internationally, including Milan Jewellery Week (Artistar Jewels, 2019) and London African Fashion Week (2022). Her work has been featured on Arts Thread and Klimt02, and stocked by galleries including New Ashgate Gallery, Lustre Contemporary Crafts and The Brighton Pop Up.
Medium & Specialty: Contemporary Silversmith
Sun Pier Resident Since: 2017
Exhibitions and Projects:
- 2019 Milan Jewellery Week for Artistar Jewels
- 2022 London African Fashion Week
Education and Training:
- 2016 BA HONs Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery at The University for the Creative Arts in Rochester
“My fascination with elements of nature and its’ way of communication usually starts my design and making process. This often leads to devising an entirely new making process or evolving new techniques, which intuitively leads to a design or collection.”
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Sun Pier House is home to 28 working studios shared by 33 professional artists and makers. Undoubtedly forming one of the most diverse and vibrant creative communities on the riverside.
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