About Teri

Teri Bartolo is an Australian artist and jeweller with over 10 years of experience as a jewellery maker. Originally from Melbourne, she lived and practised in Glasgow from 2020 to 2025, developing her jewellery practice alongside her work as an artist and creative facilitator. Teri completed a BA of Fine Arts in Sculpture at RMIT University in 2017, followed by a Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design at Melbourne Polytechnic in 2019.

Teri’s jewellery practice is inspired by nature, natural forms and details. Her work draws from the experience of observing and discovering natural forms, from the intricate details of marine life and shells to the textures, shapes and patterns found in rocks, plants and other organic forms. The act of beachcombing has become an important part of her creative process, encouraging a curiosity for unusual shapes, surfaces and objects and how these qualities can be translated into jewellery and wearable sculpture.

Working primarily with recycled precious metals, Teri uses casting and fabrication techniques to create handmade jewellery and sculptural pieces, with an emphasis on organic form, texture and detail. Her work translates the intricate, organic and tactile qualities of natural forms into objects that can be worn and interacted with. Each piece is carefully made by hand, with subtle variations ensuring that every work has its own individual character.

Teri’s background in sculpture continues to shape her approach to jewellery, particularly in her consideration of form, texture, scale and the relationship between an object and the body. Her practice moves between traditional jewellery and more sculptural, experimental forms, creating pieces that can function as both adornment and wearable sculpture.

Since returning to Australia in 2025, Teri has been focusing on expanding her jewellery practice and reconnecting with the Australian arts community. Alongside her own practice, she shares her knowledge and enthusiasm for jewellery making through hands-on workshops, encouraging others to explore materials, processes and their own creative ideas.