Holly Ryan on grief, authenticity & building a sustainable & ethical jewellery brand.

Dearest you. For episode 31 of Offline, I sit down with talented maker, jeweller and artist, Holly Ryan. Holly’s namesake jewellery line and in-demand sculptures define what it means to create consciously. Handmade in Australia using sustainable materials, Holly creates heirlooms. Her company’s stance on circularity and low waste practices are the example. Holly generously shares her creative processes, how she maintains her authenticity while working in fashion, dealing with copycats, the disappointing need for us to put on a brave face even in times of grief, how she channelled her pain into her work, our collective tendency to lean on alcohol during hard times, and so much more.Thank you for being here.Alison xo Buy or admire Holly’s beautiful designsRead Holly’s manifesto Follow Holly on InstagramSupport Seljak — It would be an honour to help you on your way.Stay close and supported by signing up to my email list. It’s the first place I share new offerings and invitations to work with me. Visit www.getoffline.co. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live and create today, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present and I extend that respect to any First Nations, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.