Jewelry Collections
My new work reflects my desire to produce more contemporary Haida designs as well as use a variety of new materials and processes. I created two new jewelry collections based on Haida Legends, the first is called Return of the Sun and is in created in niobium, the second in vegan leather called: Becoming an Eagle. Each piece of jewelry creates a story from one of the Haida legends.
Return of the Sun Collection
I loved vibrant colors achieved by anodizing niobium and wondered if the process could be adapted to create Haida designs on niobium metal. After 2 years of experimentation I created my new collection Return of the Sun. This collection is inspired by a Haida legend that explains how winter and spring came about. For more information on the Haida legend that inspired this collection or to shop the collection please on the clink the links: Return of the Sun Legend, Shop The Collection
Becoming an Eagle Collection
Initially, I was looking for a more organic effect and began experimenting with cutting my designs into vegan leather and other fabrics. Vegan leather and fabric gave me the contemporary look I was trying to achieve. At the same time, I was teaching myself how to anodize niobium in order to produce vibrant Haida designs on metal. I'm excited to see where I can take these new techniques and mediums. This collection is inspired by the Haida legend Becoming an Eagle about the grandfather of all human beings. For more information on the Haida Legend that inspired this collection or to shop the collection please click on the links: Becoming an Eagle Legend, Shop The Collection
Return of the Sun Collection
I loved vibrant colors achieved by anodizing niobium and wondered if the process could be adapted to create Haida designs on niobium metal. After 2 years of experimentation I created my new collection Return of the Sun. This collection is inspired by a Haida legend that explains how winter and spring came about. For more information on the Haida legend that inspired this collection or to shop the collection please on the clink the links: Return of the Sun Legend, Shop The Collection
Becoming an Eagle Collection
Initially, I was looking for a more organic effect and began experimenting with cutting my designs into vegan leather and other fabrics. Vegan leather and fabric gave me the contemporary look I was trying to achieve. At the same time, I was teaching myself how to anodize niobium in order to produce vibrant Haida designs on metal. I'm excited to see where I can take these new techniques and mediums. This collection is inspired by the Haida legend Becoming an Eagle about the grandfather of all human beings. For more information on the Haida Legend that inspired this collection or to shop the collection please click on the links: Becoming an Eagle Legend, Shop The Collection