The fascination that Jenny-Lyn Fife has held for the natural environment has remained a vivid source of inspiration throughout her life. Summer retreats to my family’s cottage in northern Ontario, as well as travels hiking and canoeing through backcountry in various locations have developed her appreciation of the inherent beauty found there. The connection and serenity she feels in the outdoors has led her to reflect upon the forms and structures found along the way. She takes an intimate look at the naturally occurring patterns, geometry, delicacy, strength, colours and lines involved. Jenny-Lyn enjoys fusing these characteristics with the parallels she draws from architectural forms. The resulting jewellery and hollowware work is an abstract interpretation of these comparisons in a considered exploration of the elements and principles of design.