New Life Exhibition

It is hard to believe it has been almost a month already!
The last day of our exhibition, New Life, is May 31. Only one week away.

It was really great to see everyone at the opening, and throughout the month and to discuss the different interpretations of "new life".

Here are three pieces in the exhibition:

Disguise Kit by Amanda Henderson (me!) is about starting a new life incognito, and was inspired by Groucho Glasses, the plastic disguise kit. This kit consists of sterling silver reading glasses, a gold-plated sterling silver and stainless steel mustache septum ring, and a ceramic nose stand. It is a continuation of my Sweet Movember line of mustache-themed jewellery that I sell to raise money for prostate cancer. (www.facebook.com/SweetMovember) Fool your friends!

Rafi Sativus II by Sasha Oda
Rafi is a small snail with big dreams. Little did he know that nature had other plans for him. While he slept underground, a plant pierced his larvae and he was forever changed. This sculpture was inspired by the Japanese word "tôchûkasô" that translates to "winter insect summer grass". This word encompasses the entire concept of a growing plant unexpectedly crossing paths with the larvae of an insect.

Octobaby is Chia-Chien Tsai's vision of a hybrid organism. The octopus tentacles store nutrients and have magnetic abilities. The upper half of Octobaby is human. His brain, body, and arms and legs are used just like ours.

Come in this week, and discuss these and a lot more with us!
Amanda

Just Cant Stop Creating

After fours days of attending full conference at SNAG, I am totally inspired and ready to work. It was informational, educational and inspiring. There were many successful stories from emerging artists. Also, there was a serious talk about craft theory. In a nut shell, people were generous for exchanging and sharing thoughts, techniques and etc.
Now, I am back to studio and working. Those are promise rings in 14K white gold and 18 rose gold craved and cast by me Hopefully, I will finish them today and ready to deliver to San Fransico soon.

 

Ellolite--------------->click me

What's a Mother?

We love our mothers everyday, but tomorrow is a day of national appreciation to those ladies who dealt with us nurtured us into the wildly adjusted individuals we are today. There are plenty of sparkly (and not so sparkly) pieces here in the studio you could pick up as a gift, or you could give the gift of a workshop where she could learn to make her own jewellery. You could pick up some flowers or take her to her favourite restaurant, or do all the house work and leave her to solitude. But, I think the best kind of mothers day gift is just plain old fashioned love. I think Wendy Darling said it best...

~What makes mothers all that they are
Might as well ask, "What makes a star?"~

 

Ok, I'm done being cheesy. We love you mamas!!!
-Lauren

 

New Life Exhibition!

If you missed the opening of the New Life exhibition at Jewel Envy, do not fret! The exhibit will be up for the entire month of May. Join the jewellery crowd at the exhibition crawl during the SNAG conference on Thursday May 16th! Visit SNAG Exhibition Crawl for a complete list of the program that evening.

In the meantime, here are some photos from the opening night!

Exhibition wall

Someone made edible penguins for the opening! Olives, cheese, carrots!

Jewel Envy has a new summer intern!

Hiya everyone!

I am just completing my first week of interning here at Jewel Envy, and about to start my very first blog post ever. I guess it's time I introduce myself as the newest member of the Jewel Envy team! :)

My name is Taylor Norman and I have just finished two years out of three in the Jewellery Arts program at George Brown College. My education so far at George Brown has been incredible and I have learned so much, but the one think I felt was missing towards the end of second year was real-world experience. That is why I jumped at the opportunity to apply to become Jewel Envy's summer intern when the posting went up around our studios!

I have always had an interest in running my own business, but the thought of trying to start up a studio with only a few years of knowledge and literally no experience was totally terrifying for me. Gillian (owner of Jewel Envy and entrepreneur extraordinaire) has so far been an incredible mentor and teacher (and it's only been a week!!!)

Today, I'm learning how to gold plate! I can't wait for what I will learn over the course of this summer!

- Taylor

It's the time of the year for OCAD's grad show. I still remember how excited and nervous I was to show everyone what I had been working on for a year back in the days. It was a good memory. I can't wait to see  awesome jewellery art created by thesis students. Come support and get inspired! The opening night is on May 3rd and it will be on till Sunday from May 4th to May 6th.

New Life

Greetings everybody!!!!

Just a word to let you know about a new exhibit at Jewel Envy.

This new show is entitled 'New Life' and is perfectly themed for springtime (cold weather notwithstanding).  Fifteen past and present Jewel Envy will showcase their handmade and extremely fabulous pieces, each one a unique interpretation of new beginnings.

Please come by and join us for the opening reception on Friday May 3rd, from 5 - 10pm.  If you cannot make it for the opening, the exhibit will be on display for the duration of the month of May.

Hope to see you here!!!!

Sash