Preferred method of contact: jbirdsgarden@aol.comFrom the artist: One of a kind necklaces, bracelets, pendants and earrings inspired by an imaginary journey through the open gate of a magical garden while utilizing antique and vintage findings, contemporary and organic components, semi-precious beads, stones and crystals.. Hidden treasures and vivid colors of periwinkle, baby’s breath, sage, cornflower, poppy, sunflower and rose provide inspiration for the creation of jewelry that remind us of the timelessness and serenity of nature. Always in the process of recreating my artistic identity, I combine my passion for working with metals, glass, antiques and vintage pieces to develop an eclectic mixed media style of timeworn inspired jewelry pieces.
Gathering my inspiration from nature, I seldom start with a firm idea of what my final design will be. I do however usually begin the process with a single element, quite often being the metal I wish to use. My current passion is working with nickel and lead free natural brass and my ongoing desire is to utilize the copper and zinc alloy in a creative form that breaks away from its chunky and industrial reputation to one of fashionable daintiness and contemporary/vintage style. Both brass and copper wire and filigree allow me to bend, twist, shape and twirl it in a way that creates something truly unique.
Each of my designs is unique and woven with rich and varicolored precious metals, paired with such elements as turquoise, pearls, labradorite, jade, jasper, coral, olivine, crystals, lampwork and found objects - all with a hint of whimsy! I also rescue and redesign found vintage components while applying both traditional and contemporary methods to create unusual, textured surfaces. I like to create designs that not only entice the wearer to really look at the artistic design and detailed work involved, but to also discover its texture and beauty. Each wearable piece of art embraces the wearer's independent personality.
Within a garden’s gate a celebration of gratitude and joy can be found and if looking closely, perhaps even a glimpse of a woodland fairy. A garden is a place of beauty, magic and timeless wonder. Welcome to JBird’s Garden.