I can hardly believe my sweet boy is 7! Happy Birthday Will, you have blessed us all in so many ways and continue to everyday!
Maya Kotelnitskaya Jewelry
Her diverse jewelry
is a combination of casting and hand
fabricating techniques that result in structured
yet contemporary designs.
I especially like her eclectic rings and cuffs.
Gold, silver and gemstones become
beautiful pieces of creativity.
There is a lot more to see
at her website.
Exhibition - Nicole Polentas Jewelry
Gallery Loupe will be exhibiting work by
Nicole Polentas from
November 17 through December 1.
The exhibit is titled, Psychomanteum,
(a term referring to the ancient practice of
communicating with the
communicating with the
spiritual realm; in the psychomanteum,
the oracles would gaze into a
the oracles would gaze into a
still pool of water to see the future.)
This artist uses this notion of a psychomanteum
to display her work, create a mood,
and re-connect with her familial and cultural history:
and re-connect with her familial and cultural history:
. . . she draws on her Greek heritage for inspiration and for the unique manner in which she exhibits her current body of work - in a setting meant to depict the psychomanteum - the naturally occurring rockpools of myth where ancient Greeks would go to consult the oracles . . . The installation includes water in order to re-create the aquatic area where one could commune with the gods. The jewelry pieces themselves are fascinating and intricate constructions of metal wire and steel sheets, sterling silver, plastic and paint, ornamented with personal photographs . . . a bridge to her sense of belonging to a place she is rooted but no longer lives - her past and present become connected in her very personal jewelry. . .
It's interesting to see how the artist
creates autobiographical
jewelry by using
metal sheets and wires along with plastic,
paint and personal photographs
to link directly back to her homeland
and personal history.
See more at Gallery Loupe.
Lisa Colby Jewelry
her visions in silver then adds
gold, gemstones or found objects.
I especially like how her work
shows the mark of the human hand.
gold, gemstones or found objects.
I especially like how her work
shows the mark of the human hand.
In other words, I like how she
speaks metal.
speaks metal.
She explains her work,
I create jewelry that is fabricated entirely by hand. One of the techniques I employ is that of melting sterling silver and manipulating this material while it is hot to achieve the organic shapes often seen in my designs.
Catalina Brenes Jewelry
Resin in a plastic bag may not sound
like an appropriate combination for jewelry
yet Catalina Brenes creates pieces
that are really eye catching and intriguing.
She has three distinct collections, but it's those
She has three distinct collections, but it's those
resin-filled plastics that consistently
catch my eye.
catch my eye.
Experimenting with materials such as silver,
gemstones, natural pigments, found objects,
pearls and 24 KT gold foil, this artist explains how she
creates with an eye towards whimsy and play,
gemstones, natural pigments, found objects,
pearls and 24 KT gold foil, this artist explains how she
creates with an eye towards whimsy and play,
... I need materials that let me make mistakes . . . Something that allows me to play, to enjoy the creating process. Feel the material to unleash the inner child. . . and when I’m ready it becomes a game. . . I need my small toys, resin and pigments to preserve that second. That’s when the plastic bag becomes my canvas.
I refuse to sink.....
When I design new items I always think about the message I want to convey. I think the I refuse to sink piece sends a powerful message, it reminds me to stay anchored. You can find the I refuse to sink necklace HERE.
Product detail:
You can visit my shop and view my entire collection by clicking on the below image.
Surface Effects on Mixed Metals - Sharrey Doré Jewelry
Hand-fabricated pieces made in sterling silver
This artist is a metalsmith with innovative ideas
each beautifully expressed by
a compelling design with a strong
architectural or Asian influence.
Using techniques such as reticulation, fusing
and embossing, she purposely sets out to explore
and develop her own processes in
surface texturing and patterning on metal.
The results are lovely one-of-a-kind
miniature sculptures.
and 14K gold, work by Sharrey Doré delightfully
combines various elements, textures,
and pattern effects in the creation of
contemporary jewelry.
This artist is a metalsmith with innovative ideas
each beautifully expressed by
a compelling design with a strong
architectural or Asian influence.
Using techniques such as reticulation, fusing
and embossing, she purposely sets out to explore
and develop her own processes in
surface texturing and patterning on metal.
The results are lovely one-of-a-kind
miniature sculptures.
I especially love her pieces featuring
gold granulation over silver.
It enhances that striking contrast
between the gold and silver.
gold granulation over silver.
It enhances that striking contrast
between the gold and silver.
