The son of an artist and an inventor, William Llewellyn Griffiths is a self-taught manipulator of precious metals. He began his career in the jewellery workshops of London’s Hatton Garden over 30 years ago, and his works have since been sold and exhibited throughout Europe, Japan, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Specializing in creating one-off commissions for films and high-profile clients, his distinct signature style has also led to collaborations with designers Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana and renowned shoemaker Terry de Havilland. His designs are a potent cocktail of stones, metals and gems hand-worked into intricate pieces that have an allure of danger, romance and unholy reverence.
William Llewellyn Griffiths' works are made in his Metal Couture gallery/studio space in Melbourne. If you happen to be in town, drop by and visit! You can watch him work at the jewellery bench, or peruse his extensive collection in the gallery.
It can be found at:
122A Gertrude St,
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
AUSTRALIA
Alternatively, you can view more work, and the Metal Couture studio on his website:
www.metalcouture.com
He is open to commissions or custom wedding and engagement rings in the baroque, gothic or sailor tattoo style. Just email him for further details:
info@metalcouture.com
Current Residence: Melbourne Australia
Favourite style of art: Baroque
Wallpaper of choice: Flocked floral - the old school stuff that needs glue to hold it up
Favourite cartoon character: The black spy from Spy vs Spy