Sally Huguenin is based in Wangaratta in north-east Victoria, Australia. She balances her textile practise with her new role as mum to Henry and is currently on leave from her "other life" as Exhibitions Officer at the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery where she is inspired and encouraged by working with other people's art.
Her current work features many recycled materials, including recycled & vintage fabrics, remnants from past projects, and other reclaimed bits & pieces. Screenprinting, embroidery, and silver leaf are used to create unique designs and textures, resulting in pieces of jewellery which are incredibly eye-catching and distinctive, while remaining lightweight, comfortable to wear, and kind to our environment. Natural, organic and sustainable fabrics are also used, with sustainability a prominent aspect of how and why she creates.
Sally is interested in concepts, techniques and materials which have a strong history or story, and having a personal connection is a very important element of her work.
Her work is strongly influenced by a Japanese aesthetic, developed while living in Nara Prefecture near Osaka & Kyoto in 1998/99. Her background in Environmental Science and Cultural Heritage also influences her designs, demonstrating a strong interest in native Australian flora & fauna, and the cultural eccentricities of Australia.
Sally regularly undertakes commissions for bespoke pieces of jewellery, often using materials supplied by the client.  A redsally piece is an innovative way to preserve a special piece of clothing or material for posterity.
While some materials are too gorgeous to only use once, each piece remains individual due to the nature of the hand construction and different combinations of materials.