8 posts tagged “jewelry”
Here is some beautiful botanical-inspired work by Anika Smulovitz, who is represented by the J. Crist Gallery. I love the texture of her pieces.
I have such a crush on Susie Ganch. Seriously, people - just look at this.
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My current work explores permeability and interconnectedness. In
particular, the question of objects and their energy, within and
surrounding them: does an object end at its visual endpoint, or does it
project infinitely into space?Percy has a number of pretty one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces listed in her Etsy shop...I'll never be able to save up to buy anything before they sell out! Argh! It's killing me!
Just go check out Jennie Yin's My Little Store - everything she makes is fantastic.
From left to right:
From left to right:
- Emily Coral Necklace
- Seedling Pearl Necklace
- Katie Ladder Necklace
- Stackables Coral Ring
Wow, I have been on a somber kick lately, haven't I? First the little charred craters of Georgi Tushev's work, then Marci Washington (although her pieces do have a vibrancy not captured in the tiny thumbnails), and most recently, that story by Lorrie Moore? Seriously, it's past due time to brighten things up a bit, and what better way to do it than with pretty earrings?
- Prehnite earrings by Bluebird Designs. $24.00. (Bluebird Designs is here on Vox as well - check out the gorgeous pictures of her work!)
- Tangerine earrings by Starry Designs. $13.90.
- Abundances earrings by DorisWorks. $28.00.
Cast from twigs, birch bark, acorns and maple samaras, these pieces from Twigs&Heather are breathtaking. They evoke the delicate ephemerality of a forest after an ice storm, all frozen in silver. As hard as it is to believe, these pieces are even more detailed in person than the photos show.
Designers Heather and Kerry Alice Collins are even willing to make custom pieces from a favorite seed or twig, which is one of the loveliest ideas I have heard in a while. Also, their work is by no means restricted to botanical matter - punk rock emblems and natural sea glass both feature in their designs.
The Collins sisters show their work at craft fairs and art festivals around New England, and they are really lovely people. I believe they are actively involved in open space preservation, so there are good reasons to support them besides their wonderful designs.
Designers Heather and Kerry Alice Collins are even willing to make custom pieces from a favorite seed or twig, which is one of the loveliest ideas I have heard in a while. Also, their work is by no means restricted to botanical matter - punk rock emblems and natural sea glass both feature in their designs.
The Collins sisters show their work at craft fairs and art festivals around New England, and they are really lovely people. I believe they are actively involved in open space preservation, so there are good reasons to support them besides their wonderful designs.
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Prices for custom work start at $75.00 for small twig dangles and $100.00 for small maple seeds. Contact Heather and Kerry Alice through their website to inquire about specific prices and availibility. I love the idea of Etsy, so I thought I'd start a new Tuesday feature. From left to right:
- Winter's Branch Necklace by Sarah Dible, $45.00
- Firelight Necklace by Brightonmoon, $34.00
- Double Neuron Branch Pendant by nanopod, $295.00
- Nick Cave Pendant by Nine Tail Fox Studio, $35.00
- Cascading Pebbles Necklace by Kathryn Riechert, $24.00
It has been a long, long time since I last bought a piece of jewelry. It's usually just easier to make something than it is to find a piece I really like. However, I think Rachel Lavin's work is going to break this dry spell.
It sort of reminds me of this botanical animation - familiar, strange and charming all at once.
It sort of reminds me of this botanical animation - familiar, strange and charming all at once.
