Biology and Contemporary Sculpture, AAAS Conference Presentation
My presentation at the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, Pacific Division Conference was recorded here: Biology and Contemporary Sculpture
Diamonds with a Story: Pure Flight STYLE, part 6
When considering Fashion, diamonds are not just for "bling-factor," they can be tonal, elegantly set in more trend-conscious ways than ever before. Made with 100% recycled/refined silver and Australian mined Silvermist Diamonds TM, the Pure Flight collection was designed for the stylish consumer who wants to wear "the real thing" any day with any outfit. [...]
Demo Night for WJA San Diego Chapter
Have you ever wondered “How was that done?” Whether you are an artist, buyer or in sales; join us for this special demo night featuring local jewelry artisans and our very own WJA members. The featured artists will each demonstrate areas of expertise and share techniques in these specialized manufacturing processes, with fellow WJA members [...]
Bracelets @ Allied Craftsmen Today Exhibition at the MINGEI
Allied Craftsmen Today opened on June 15 to a giant crowd, this exhibition pushes the boundaries of craft and, in my case, Jewelry. Come in and see the entirely wearable pieces stand like dueling sea-creatures displayed deliberately and beautifully "out of context" for the greatest impact!
“Corset II” @Allied Craftsmen Today Exhibition at the Mingei
Last night, the opening night of Allied Craftsmen Today was mobbed, and this contemporary show really stretches the limits of the definition of craft. I am honored and thrilled to be exhibited at the Mingei, amongst so many notable colleagues. This is "Corset II," one of five parts of one piece powerfully and starkly displayed:
Diamonds with a Story campaign, Pure Flight part 5
Continuing with the Launch of Pure Flight collection, the Diamonds with a Story campaign debuting at LUXURY trade show, Rebecca Foerster is quoted in JCK online article: “Our purpose in this initiative is to provide inspiration to industry,” explains Foerster. Rio Tinto asked each designer—selected based on their portfolios of work—to submit eight to 12 sketches [...]
Diamonds with a Story campaign, Pure Flight part 4
Continuing the Diamonds With a Story campaign launch of Pure Flight, described in the JNA article quoted here:"The programme provides the trade with a suite of material, including point-of-sale material, designs and training programmes, which can be customised to every situation and used to bring these innovative ideas and concepts to life in a market [...]
Mingei’s Community Celebration Weekend + Exhibit
The Mingi's 35th anniversary, and Community Celebration Weekend corresponds with the opening of Allied Craftsmen Today. Mingei is offering free admission to anyone and everyone who comes into the museum this weekend. If you come on Sunday from 12-4 pm, there will also be art activities and events for our monthly Family Sunday program. A Superb exhibition [...]
Diamonds with a Story campaign, Pure Flight part 3
"Extensive consumer research conducted by Rio Tinto Diamonds in the US has led to the development of four stories, concepts and ultimately collections that encompass Rio Tinto’s rich palette of diamonds, and that speak directly to the US consumer, the company said. The stories – Shaped by Origin, Cutting Impact, Mixed Medium and Color My [...]
Diamonds with a Story campaign: Pure Flight, part 2
The PURE FLIGHT collection is featured as the example of Sustainable Contemporary design in Rio Tinto's Diamonds with a Story Campaign, featured in this beautifully designed book . In the Diamonds with a Story article, JNA describes the programme as: "The jewellery, designed for the US market by eight world-class North American designers, is part [...]