About Foundry Collection
Foundry Collection is the jewellery practice of artist Suzanne Curran. An artist, teacher and maker her work is rooted in ethical practice, collaboration and storytelling. With Foundry Collection, Suzanne incorporates these values in her work, producing sustainable sculpted pieces, which form a bridge between contemporary art practice and craft.
At the heart of the collection is a simple idea: transformation. Foundry Collection explores how something overlooked can become something treasured, true to the values of reuse, intention, and longevity.
The Foundry Collection Story
Suzanne’s intention is to explore Newcastle’s Industrial heritage - it’s past, present, and transformation - while staying true to her values of sustainability and reuse. This leads her to Newcastle Foundries, one of the city’s oldest businesses, established in 1890.
Suzanne's vision is to make a sustainable jewellery collection from industrial waste. Here at the foundries Suzanne is introduced to the beautiful bi-product of the industrial bronze casting process in the form of bronze metal spill. This inspired the Foundry Collection
One of a Kind Jewellery Sculpture
The initial shapes are selected for creative development by the artist, then handsculpted. No two are ever alike. There is no mould and no replication, only singular forms shaped by the industrial process then refined through Suzanne’s artistic practice.
Foundry Collection pieces are designed as wearable sculpture: objects that hold texture, history, and evidence of their origin. The raw cast-off metal form remains present but becomes wearable, balanced and finished for everyday life.
Authentic Sustainability
Sustainability is not a marketing layer for Foundry Collection, it’s the foundation. The creation begins with reclaimed material, giving new purpose to bronze that would otherwise be treated as waste. This approach keeps production small, considered, and connected to the source.
Packaging is designed to be practical and gift-ready, using eco-conscious materials where possible - small batch sewn, protective velvet pouches, kraft paper bags and eco boxes, embossed, coated polishing cloth, plus a hand written note from Suzanne.
Suzanne’s practice has long explored how people respond to their environment and surroundings. Human interaction sits at the centre of her work: not only in how her objects are seen, but how they are touched, worn, and lived with.
The collection’s one of a kind pieces hold an inherent history that is continued through use, wear, and storytelling.
About the Maker : Suzanne Curran
Suzanne Curran studied Fine Art at St. Martins School of Art (London), later completing a Master’s in Fine Art (Multimedia) at Cardiff School of Art, and a Postgraduate Certificate of Education from Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Her jewellery has also been featured on National Welsh Television drama ‘Bregus’.
Stockists
Foundry Collection jewellery is stocked at Newcastle Art Gallery Shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundry Collection?
Foundry Collection is jewellery sculpture by Suzanne Curran made from reclaimed bronze spill created during industrial casting at Newcastle Foundries (est. 1890), refined into one-of-a-kind wearable sculpture.
Why is each piece one of a kind?
Each piece retains its organic spilled form and is hand-refined by Suzanne.
Where is Foundry Collection stocked?
Foundry Collection jewellery is stocked at Newcastle Art Gallery Shop.