Lily has always been creative - doodling, sewing and knitting her way through life until she found herself with pliers and a blow torch, really finding her craft in the jewellery workshop in 2021. Her designs are characterised by a playfulness and are often organic, flowing forms with minuscule sculptural details in the metal, set with a variety of gemstones. 

Primary design inspiration for the “Mothmaker” is te taiao. From the lush mossy hills of Mount Somers to the water-eroded rock faces of the Catlins or the sharp mountains of Arthur’s Pass and foamy kelp-filled waves in Wainui harbour. Occasionally these flowing styles are met with a flare of brutalism which she attributes to finding charming moments in the urban, grey, concrete heavy, city she calls home. Lily Wenmoth (she/they) is a Pākehā from Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Sustainability is a priority, only using solid metals, nothing plated, so that the jewellery (hopefully after many many decades of it being worn and enjoyed!) could be completely melted back down to re-use the metal and stones again. Her Jewellery is primarily made from recycled sterling silver (sometimes gold for extra special commissions), thrifted pearls, found pebbles, and lab made faceted gemstones or natural gemstones from carefully selected suppliers who have statements of ethical sources. No precious metals are ever thrown away. All my off-cuts and scraps are melted down and reused. When designs involve casting, this process is done through an Auckland based casting company who are an accredited member of the Responsible Jewellery Council.