Founded by Australian jeweller Kari Layton in Melbourne in 2015, LOTT Studio is an exploration of sculptural form, material and the relationship between objects and the body.

Kari's practice begins with observation. An incidental curve, an industrial arrangement, a material caught in an unexpected position. Forms, gestures and atmospheres encountered in everyday surroundings become part of an evolving visual language, finding their way into her work.

Through making, these observations are translated into dimensional objects. Rigid precious metals are worked into fluid, undulating forms, exploring the relationship between structure, movement, light and the human body.

The resulting pieces are expressions of individuality, intended to become part of the wearer's life. Objects chosen for their form, their feeling or the significance they hold. Made from materials that can endure, be reworked and carry meaning through time.

Each piece begins by hand in Kari's Melbourne studio, through wax carving, forging and an intuitive process of working directly with materials. Made in-house and alongside a small team of jewellers, the studio works with recycled precious metals and carefully sourced stones, with an emphasis on considered making and longevity.