Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Rone Prinz Jewelry

Jewelry created by Rone Prinz can be described
 in many ways; we choose the words 
exciting and varied.

She uses traditional metalsmithing
techniques and combines them
with sculptural practices
to create charming visual delights.

In her hands, each piece of cold, hard
metal becomes compliant lending itself
to investigation, manipulation,
and ultimately, triumph.
Rone creates a rich and
 broad spectrum of work;
she has many types of scuptural pieces
grouped into multiple collections.

There are many fascinating pieces to
admire in each of her collections.
It's her Chair series that
 inspires us the most. 

Let's take a look at a few examples
of her detailed work.

This piece is humorously called
Winged Back Chair.


 

 

This one is called Chair Becomes Tree.





Here we can see her work called All Fall Down.


Her unique, handmade jewelry captures
ideas in structured, clean designs,
creating pieces that are elegant and whimsical.
We love being inspired by her ideas.
What do you think?

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds Jewelry

True wearable art, while meant to be worn, is more importantly
 meant to grace the wearer with beauty and harmony.  

Michelle Pajak-Reynolds creates enchanting necklaces
 that flow like scarves, and delicate brooches that
seem to cling onto one's clothing.  The lush effect is more
than that of wearing jewelry;
the effect truly is that of wearing art.

Here we have some spectacular photos of her work -
each only hints at the incredible detail
in each of her delicate creations.
 
This bracelet is called Meadows & Mystics.
It's from her Serendipity Series.
Made with naturally dyed dupioni silk and glass.





This necklace is called Echoes.
From her Serendipity Series, it's created
with 18k gold, naturally dyed habotai silk and glass.





This delicate creation is called Dandelion.
From her Petal Series, it's made with
sterling silver, steel, glass and organza.





Here is a piece called Sangria. It's from her Petal Series
and is made with sterling silver, steel, glass, and organza.






We are continuously inspired by the delicacy and
lush beauty of each of these pieces.
And there are so many more to admire.

If we could, we'd wear one every day.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Emiko Oye Jewelry

Recycling and reusing items is very much in vogue
these days, and the expanded spectrum of materials
and techniques used by jewelry artists ranges from
items destined as trash to
items deemed as still useful.

Jewelry created by Emiko Oye uses this
expanded spectrum of materials and techniques
to create what she refers to as 'urban jewelry.' 
Emiko currently creates jewelry made with
toys - more specifically, the perennial
favorite known as Legos.


Here is an adorable necklace called "Silver Hubs"
made from repurposed LEGOs and sterling silver.




Here we see a playful bracelet called "Checkers."
The imaginative use of sterling silver is more
pronounced with this piece.




These whimsical earrings also include sterling silver
along with Swarovski crystals.
These are called "Purple Reign."





Recylicng and reusing has become common.
But it's the uncommon use of common
materials that inspires us.

Inspiration can be found anywhere.
To us, this is the true definition of inspiration.
Do you believe that inspiration is everywhere?

Are you inspired by everyday objects,
the seemingly mundane, things
taken for granted?

Where do you find your inspiration?

Let us know your thoughts.
We'd love to hear from you.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Jessica Calderwood Jewelry

Enameled jewelry always arouses our interest.

We are enamored with the detailed and intricate
enameled work that Jessica Calderwood
creates because she has a wonderful
ability to make it look like it's hand painted.

Most of her pieces depict the
human face. We are inspired by her
ability to create nuance and subtlety in each face,
and we especially enjoy the fact
that while each facial feature is shown in
exquisite detail, the emotion
in each remains enigmatic.


Here is an example of her lovely work
called "Modern Mary."





Here is another brooch called "Chew and Swallow."





and here we see a piece called "Blink."





And we have to include one of our favorite brooches
called "Hair Curlers."



The details are superb.
The craftsmanship is wonderful.
We are inspired in more ways than one.

Are you inspired?
Let us know what you think.
We'd love to hear from you.


Saturday, May 8, 2010

Exhibition - Rebecca Hannon and Vicki Mason Jewelry

Let's take one last look at the current exhibition,
"Transmutations: Material Reborn,"
This exhibition is running from
April 28 through May 17, 2010.
(You may also want to visit our first post about
this exhibit, showcasing Betty Heald.)
 
"Transmutations: Material Reborn," is a contemporary
jewelry art show featuring twenty-seven
international artists who transform plastics
(materials that include resin,
latex, rubber, vinyl, and thermoplastics)
 into wearable art.

As the gallery describes it -
There are pieces meant for everyday adornment,
and pieces meant to make a statement.
  Let's take a look at some examples of the one-of-a-kind
jewelry included in this exhibition.
Here are some playful pieces
created by Rebecca Hannon.

Her chosen materials include plastic and sterling silver.

This endearing piece is called "Map Brooch."




and these amusing earrings are called "Drama."





Additionally, we can see some adorable
pieces created by Vicki Mason.

Each of her works at the exhibit
feature hand-dyed PVC,
black powder-coated brass and copper,
with polyester and rayon thread.

This charming brooch is
called "Tinkering with Nature II."





and here we can see another sweet brooch
called "Tinkering with Nature III."



 
Light-hearted and thoughtful at the same time.
We are inspired by the variations of materials
and designs that can be created from
a mundane material such as plastics.

Are you inspired?
Let us know your thoughts,
we'd love to hear from you.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Betty Heald Jewelry

We recently became aware of a jewelry exhibition
currently on view at Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery.
Entitled: "Transmutations: Material Reborn"
this show runs from
April 28, 2010 - May 17, 2010.

"Transmutations: Material Reborn" is a
contemporary jewelry art show
featuring twenty-seven international
jewelry artists who transform plastics
(materials that include resin, latex, rubber, vinyl,
and thermoplastics) into wearable art.

As described by the gallery,
"There are pieces meant for everyday adornment,
and pieces meant to make a statement."

Some of the Jewelry Artists in this exhibition include:
Mary Donald, Suzanne Golden, Rebecca Hannon,
Betty Heald, Karin Kato, Susanne Klemm,
Jocelyn Kolb, Monika Krol, Gail MacMillan Leavitt,
Vicki Mason, Emiko Oye, Natalya Pinchuk,
Leslie Shershow, Rebecca Strzelec, and Sandra Zilker.

Let's take a look at some examples of the one-of-a-kind
jewelry included in this exhibition.
                            
Here is an eye-popping brooch made
by Betty Heald, called "Light Chamber III."


Each of the pieces Betty provided for this exhibition
is made with epoxy resin, sterling silver,
gold leaf, and stainless steel.
                                              
This brooch is another example of Betty's work called "Green Beam." 
                              
 


Here is one more attention-grabbing example of Betty's work
in resin called "Light Chamber I."




There is a sense of lusciousness inherent in these
pieces that captures our imagination. 
We are curious about what seems to be a
soft, pliable texture 
combined with extraordinary detail and luminosity.
The effect is that of a transparent photographic image.
                                         
If you're in the area, pop in to see the exhibition.
We'd love to know your impressions. 

                                   

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Carolyn Tillie Jewelry

It's fun to see the whimsical work 
created by Carolyn Tillie
Sharing her passion for food in the form
of delightful art-to-wear jewelry,
Carolyn's work features culinary-themed pieces
that combine delicious designs
and lots of imagination.

Here is a striking example of her delectable visual delights
from her recent Farmer's Market collection,
called Aubergine Pendant. 



 

And from her extensive Just Desserts collection
we enjoy her Swirled Cake Necklace.






From her imaginative Bento Box collection
we find this Chopstick Brooch with Sushi Handrolls
rather amusing.




Individually fabricating each piece
of jewelry, using either sterling silver or 14K gold
combined with other materials such as
polymer or high-grade plastics, provides
many charming and fun pieces.

We relish all of her work.

Enjoy!