About the Brand
Luke Hammond Jewelry is a fine jewelry brand based in New York City. Our collections comprise rare and carefully created jewelry, unique engagement rings, and sculptural objects that reimagine biological form to explore themes of impermanence, consciousness, and connection between all living things. Inspired by Luke’s work in biomedical imaging and neuroscience research, these organic designs draw on biophilia and our innate attraction to living systems to encourage reflection on what lies below the surface of our beings. Our mission is to create meaningful and lasting pieces to celebrate moments of love, union, and personal expression. Each piece is uniquely handcrafted using ethically sourced materials, with a focus on sublimely colored sapphires mined in Australia and the USA.
About the Designer
Luke Hammond is an Australian neuroscience imaging scientist and artist based in New York City. An exhibition development award (QCA/Flying Arts) allowed him to present his first solo exhibition of jewelry and silver sculptures, In This Unfolding, at the Queensland College of Art in 2015. The success of this exhibition led to continued opportunities to bridge art and science, and his carefully detailed fine jewelry and objects exploring the invisible worlds within continue to be exhibited nationally and internationally. In addition, Luke is passionate about using the highest quality ethically sourced gemstones. With over a decade of experience working with precious gems he continues to expand his knowledge of diamonds and gems and was recently highlighted as a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni.
In the studio, Luke draws upon silver and goldsmithing techniques to translate the dynamic processes observed in nature at the macro and micro scales into intricate precious metal forms. Combing lost wax casting with hand fabrication, and precision stone setting methods allows him to bring these objects to life.
Luke also has an extensive background in imaging and biomedical research. In 2017, after establishing a world-leading advanced imaging facility at the University of Queensland's Queensland Brain Institute, he transitioned to Columbia University's Zuckerman Mind Brain and Behaviour Institute. Here he is the Director of Cellular Imaging, a new platform for state-of-the-art light microscopy in neuroscience. His work involves exploring the unseen worlds within the body and brain and developing new software tools to understand the beautiful and complex images created in this process. He has published and collaborated on projects related to consciousness, movement, pain, Alzheimer’s disease, Schizophrenia, and other themes in neuroscience. Moreover, by working between the worlds of art and science, he has been able to facilitate public engagement with advanced neuroscience.
Solo Exhibitions
2017 Beneath the Surface, Main Gallery, Artisan, QLD, Australia (June 16 - August 9)
2017 Beneath the Surface, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Apr)
2015 Ellipsed, Fallow, QLD, Australia (Dec)
2015 Cerulean Odyssey, Social Sciences and Humanities Library, University of Queensland, QLD, Australia (Oct)
2015 In This Unfolding, Project Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, QLD, Australia (May)
Selected Group Exhibitions
2023 Blue Moon, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Aug-Sep) - upcoming
2023 Origins, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Jun)
2022 Too Et Moi, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Oct-Nov)
2022 Rare, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Jul-Aug)
2021 Shape of Nature, International Designer Space, Beijing Design Week, Beijing, China (Sept-Oct)
2021 Arcobaleno, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Sept)
2020 Companions, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Jun-Jul)
2020 Dear Diamond, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (Mar-Apr)
2018 Submerged, SciArt Center, NY, USA (Jun)
2018 Emergence, Pieces of Eight Gallery, VIC, Australia (May)
2016 Wonky, Tinning St Gallery, VIC, Australia (May)
2016 As Above So Below, Graydon Gallery, QLD, Australia (Apr)
2016 Sulcus Loci, State Library Queensland, APAF, QLD, Australia (co-curator) (Mar-May)
2016 Greensmith, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, CA, USA (Jan)
2014 Wild Waters, Brisbane Square Library, QLD, Australia (Sep)
2014 Greensmith, Artisan, QLD, Australia (Jul-Sep)
2014 Over Your Head, Stanley Street Gallery, NSW, Australia (Aug-Sep)
Contact us.
If you have any questions about our work or are interested in creating a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.