Kath Inglis

Kath Inglis is a material-based maker who transforms seemingly ordinary Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) sheet plastic into vividly coloured and intricately detailed wearable objects. Eschewing expensive gemstones and metals in favour of prosaic PCV, Inglis uses a variety of hand driven techniques to transform sleek clear PVC into highly textured surfaces that glitter with a play of light and reflection. In her highly innovative practice, Inglis manipulates flexible PVC sheet through the simple processes of hand dyeing, cutting, carving and adding layers/components through heat fusing to elevate a mundane material into the precious.

"My passion for working with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) started in 2001. It’s a prosaic material in its 'natural state', but it is rich with potential.

Simple hand worked processes - applying colour, removing pieces from the surface with carving tools or adding heat fused layers, elevates this material to the precious. I am playing with values - seeking material justice.

Observations, concerns and issues inspire a self portrait of wearable pieces. This conceptual approach to making progresses my work.
Adding, removing, staying in motion, instinctive and flexible

Thinking of the past - looking toward the future

Observing - Reflective - Responding"

From 2025

Brooch STYPOPODIUM - green/blue/purple. 65 x 95x 15mm $620

Earrings CAULERPA HODGKINSONIAE studs - green/blue orange flecks. 73 x 30 x 16mm $355
NB: Materials - Hand cut, carved, dyed, inked, cellophane printing, heat fused layers + medical grade s/steel wire
Images: Kath Inglis

From 2024

Brooch - CODIUM. Hand cut, coloured, carved and heat fused PVC and stainless steel wire 95 x 55 x 10mm   $450
Brooch - GRIFFITHSIA. Hand cut, coloured, carved and heat fused PVC and stainless steel wire, 92 x 55 x 10mm   $450
Brooch - CODIUM GALEATUM. Hand cut, coloured, carved and heat fused PVC and stainless steel wire 125 x 200 x 10mm   $770

From 2023

Coelarthrum opunta Stud Earrings $260 per pair
Hand cut, carved, coloured, cellophane printed and heat fused layers of PVC + stainless steel wire
Grey/orange/yellow/red, . Red/3x pinks. Grey/3x greens/teal, all 34mm long, 27mm wide

Coelarthrum Stud Earrings, long $265 per pair
Hand cut, carved, coloured, cellophane printed and heat fused layers of PVC + stainless steel wire Teal, 2x greens, 59mm long. Pinks, 63mm long 2x orange, yellow, 60mm long

From 2022

Earrings BIZARRE BLOOMS STUDS x 3 red, orange, yellow   $265
Earrings BIZARRE BLOOMS STUDS x 4 purple, green, blue   $300
Earrings BIZARRE BLOOMS STUDS x 5 red, pink, blue, yellow   $335
Earrings BIZARRE BLOOMS STUDS x 6 green, pink, purple, blue, yellow   $365

From 2019

Spark Cuffs, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), stg silver
Slim $215 each, medium $260 each, wide $295 each

From 2017

Tree Form Brooches, plastic
Red; $250
Blue; Purple; Green; Gold, $265 each

From 2015

Translucent stud earrings, PVC, silver $170 a pair
Translucent drop stud earrings, PVC, silver $220 a pair

From 2014

Rock Drop studs $220 per pair

From 2013

Gem Earrings $275 a pair (one of each shown)
Heat fused layers of PVC

From 2012

Triple Shard Pendants long $585 short $485

Double Shard Brooches $205

From 2011

Shard Cuffs, PVC $310

Shard Pendants, PVC $490

From 2010

Purple Flare Neckpiece   $620
Grey Shard Neckpiece   $620
Dark Red Chinaman's Neckpiece   $620
Each hand cut from a single piece of PVC

Purple Flare Earrings   $205
Grey Drop Earrings   $205
Dark Red China Hat Earrings   $205
Cut and coloured PVC, stainless steel

From 2009

Waterhole Cuffs $220 each
River Neckpieces $613 each

From 2008

1-5 Cloud Brooches PVC, Stainless Steel wire $170 ea
6-10 Cloud Earrings PVC, Stainless Steel wire $170 pr

From 2005

Fan Bangles, PVC, silver, $175 each
Crystal Cuffs, PVC, silver, $175 each

From 2004
Skin Deep Bangle, Hand-dyed PVC	Skin Deep Bangle, Hand-dyed PVC	Skin Deep Bangle, Hand-dyed PVC
Crush Ring, Fine silver & patina	Shadow Brooch, Mild steel, stainless steel, epoxy resin, epoxy paint	Garden of Shadows, Neckpiece, Lawn-bowl, thread, 925 silver & patina