Kerrie Yeung

January happenings

2012-02-04T10:53:00.001-05:00

Melissa and I have been teaching an afternoon and evening ring making workshop. It feels nice to have our own space to conduct the class.

We assembled our own table for the class. It is such a great table.

I wish my camera was able to capture the entire studio space. So many cool additions to the space.
Melissa's spot is coming together really well. Her progress below.

Lately I have been on Pinterest a lot, gathering my visual inspiration. I joined this site a few months ago, but have only begun to really spend of time on it the last two weeks. If you are not on this site, I highly recommend it. It is a place to search for or collect all your virtual inspiration- you can select images from the web or the site itself, and organize it by boards. You can then share those images with your followers, friends and family. The great thing for me is the format of the site, all the images laid out side by side, making it easier to connect all my interests together. You can also have a group board where two or more people can add to the board. That is what Melissa and I had done when we were beginning to brainstorm how our studio space would come together- adding images of tools we liked and spaces we found inspiring. I like my new collection of images on all my boards. I can't wait to experiment into my next series of jewelry.

If you join Pinterest, let me know. I want to see what you're pinning!

silver rings

2012-01-11T20:00:00.000-05:00

Started the year by creating these new pieces, updating my etsy shop, and scheduling new classes for The Bloomfield School. I've been enjoying the process of carving different shapes in wax. I'm getting really into signet rings.

Beginning the new year

2012-01-02T17:29:00.000-05:00

2012. I am officially in a new studio space with Melissa. The nice high ceiling makes it much more spacious and having more room already makes it really comfortable to work in. We're still in the same building, just two floors up! That made the move slightly less stressful you can say. Here is an image of how I have transitioned my working setup. From old to new:

I have a longer desk and more shelving units so I can better layout work and store all my supplies.

Still needs more organizing, but below is another view of our new space and the cozy space Melissa has created for herself.

We also have a nice view of both Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn.

So looking forward to working in here all the time and seeing what 2012 has in store for me.

In the span of two days, Melissa and I moved all our belongings upstairs. Enjoy the clip of how it came together.

happy holidays

2011-12-23T21:43:00.000-05:00

I hope you are enjoying the very last bits of 2011.

Marina Kharkover

2011-12-16T10:40:00.000-05:00

My friend Marina Kharkover is fearless with her use of colors. I really enjoy her charming illustrations. I think you'll be really happy just viewing her work online.

RISD Holiday Art Sale 2011

2011-12-07T08:56:00.001-05:00

For the second consecutive year, Melissa J Tyson and I went up to Providence to participate in the RISD Holiday Art Sale at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The night before the event, we went to the convention center to set up our own table and display boards. It was so nice to have her company throughout the weekend to reduce all the stress. Melissa put on a great show as usual. If you haven't checked out Melissa's cool compositional brooches and pendants yet, I strongly suggest you do so now. Simply, the holiday shopping event was wonderful. It really is the place to find special gifts for loved ones. There were so many people who attended the sale to do major shopping. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by my table and to everyone who made purchases. I made more sales than last year, a sign of a better economy which is great. Hooray! The RISD Alumni Relations does such a great job in making the event run smoothly.

I wasn't able to tour all the booths because I had to interact with customers at my station the entire time. Sometimes, I really wish I had an extra hand! I only took pictures of my booth at the beginning of the day before the doors opened. Nevertheless, the day was fantastic; I couldn't ask for more.

A bit of the process behind all the work building up to this event can be seen in the videos below. I recorded the last two days in studio before I went up to Providence. The time was spent on finalizing pieces and building my display. Enjoy!

This Is How I Work- November 30, 2011

This Is How I Work- December 1, 2011

Thanks again to all those who stopped by my booth! You made my trip to Providence so worth it.

inspiration

2011-11-28T10:16:00.001-05:00

This is a pattern I created with my most recent pendant. I can like things excessively multiplied and replicated, imagine this image times 10.

pendants

2011-11-27T16:32:00.001-05:00

I finished this set of pendants yesterday.

I had a special stamp tool made with my logo engraved. My necklaces now have these KY tags that add a nice detail to the simplicity of the piece. They are all ready for the RISD Holiday Alumni Show this Saturday, December 3rd. So excited!

This Is How I Work

2011-11-25T12:54:00.001-05:00

What goes on in a working studio?
This question has been more on my mind since I started working on The Bloomfield School. A great distinction about The Bloomfield School is that anyone who takes a class will actually work and learn where the artist works, which naturally allows them to encounter unique tools, machines and processes related to the artists' skills. As an instructor, being transparent with how I work,what I know and what I do is important. I am eager to share this with not just students but anyone who is curious. But if you were not in New York to take a class, then the opportunity to see inside Brooklyn's artist studios would be limited.
The internet gives us the opportunity to share things all over the world. May the next best option to being in a studio is viewing it on a screen? Well, the making of videos started when my sister's boyfriend,Donald, showed me his time-lapse videos. I was impressed with them and thought how fun it would be to make a video myself. With this blog, I can share how I work on the internet to anyone who is interested in seeing the process of jewelry making. So with the help of Donald's knowledge, here is my first time-lapse video. I hope you all enjoy it. I am excited to continue this series of "This Is How I Work."

Here are some new things, in detail, of what I am making.

My working table is filled with small piles. My favorite way of working.

A few of the many castings I am cleaning up. This particular set of castings will be my large cluster earrings.

And now half way there with semi-finished products, pendants and earrings! I have some beading time ahead of me.

What is your workspace like and how do you work?

ringing

2011-11-22T22:48:00.000-05:00

Alloy Gallery

2011-11-19T11:08:00.001-05:00

I've been busy working on earrings for this holiday show. Thanks Alloy Gallery for inviting me to participate in this show.If you're in Newport, RI during December, stop by and check out all the jewelry! Opening reception is December 8th.

Tom Sachs' Ten Bullets

2011-11-15T18:38:00.000-05:00

I found this video when I was browsing through The Selby more than a few months ago. It crossed my mind again because I have plans to spend a lot of time in studio working. It made an impression on me the first time because I probably felt the lack of guidelines I was giving myself; and in this video it is an artist sharing his habits and rules of working. There is a structure that Sachs gives his employees to make the studio efficient and productive. I would be a bit intimidated to work there but I am sure it is good training and discipline. I like how organization and placement of things are key- something to strive for. Might not be for everyone but take a look!

jewelry classes in Brooklyn, New York

2011-11-14T11:28:00.001-05:00

MESH | Design and Development and Kate Nielsen designed this wonderful poster. The Bloomfield School is excited to be offering jewelry classes again. The first round of workshops was successful so there is a new schedule for the months of November and December up and running. It's time to learn now; who wouldn't want to receive jewelry as a holiday present? Below is an image of what you can expect from The Bloomfield School.

See more class photos on The Bloomfield School's Facebook page. Lots of jewelry making! Join in on the fun.

working on earrings

2011-11-10T11:06:00.000-05:00

I really like round shapes.

pendant

2011-11-05T22:06:00.001-04:00

Time likes to speed. This pendant was made in 2009.

backtracking

2011-10-30T10:00:00.005-04:00

I didn't want to neglect all the great activities that happened these two months. It certainly has been fulfilling with work + travel fun.
In order of most recent:

New York, Gowanus Open Studios

Rhode Island, RISD Fall Art Sale

Illinois, Chicago

Colorado

With that in mind, I can't ask for a better way to begin another month of work for the holiday season.

in development

2011-10-30T09:41:00.007-04:00

October- lots of new things are happening in studio!

The Bloomfield School

2011-09-13T18:12:00.006-04:00

A happy collaboration. Melissa J Tyson and I just started The Bloomfield School! Our mission is to train you to be a competent maker, not just a student. We're sure that you will be proud of yourself and what you will make in our courses, but we also want you to leave with something more: the knowledge and ability to recreate and expand on each project in the future. The Bloomfield School’s courses are taught in Brooklyn’s real studio environments by knowledgeable staff sharing expertise from their respective fields. Whether you’re trying out a new medium or refreshing an old skill, we hope that you come excited to use your hands and get into it.

Sign up now. We're open for business! Registration has begun for our first round of classes: Ring Making and Focal Bead Making, begining September 27. Both will be held at 75 10 Street, Brooklyn.

Also, check out what they're saying about our school from Brooklyn Exposed by Joann Jovinelly here.

Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues

2011-08-22T15:50:00.004-04:00

Temperance
Silence
Order
Resolution
Frugality
Industry
Sincerity
Justice
Moderation
Cleanliness
Tranquility
Chastity
Humility

Franklin wrote these values at the age of 20.

Hand lettered calligraphy by Wendy Fung

2011-08-01T19:45:00.004-04:00

You have to check out Wendy's work. Her hand is amazing. Look at how well she writes! A hand written place card would be perfect for any wedding. She's the reliable person to contact. Here's more of her work on etsy.

Pictimonial

2011-07-25T11:55:00.006-04:00

I am so excited to share this site called Pictimonial with you. It is a new online gallery for posting images of your proud customers. It is fairly new but I am loving the whole idea of it already. You can also have your client post a great review of your work. Find more of my happy customers here.

I hope you will use it too.

A Bit of Clay on the Skin: New Ceramic Jewelry

2011-07-10T22:11:00.003-04:00

This exhibition at the Museum of Art and Design is worth checking out. I had the opportunity to see Evert Nijland's work in person; his exploration of materials is admirable.

If you want to see contemporary jewelry, definitely visit the museum. Don't forget to peek through the pull out drawers under the showcases. They have tons of good stuff underneath as well.

Northside Market in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

2011-07-07T20:10:00.008-04:00

A new great market in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has opened! I love the variety of artisans here. I am also very happy to be one of the featured vendors. Here is not one, but two generous mentions about me.

I'll be at the Northside on July 16th! You should come visit the amazing space and the new work I've started.

Robert Baines

2011-06-15T09:26:00.002-04:00

I remember when artist Robert Baines came to visit the jewelry department at RISD. He gave an unforgettable presentation about his amazing work. The video below gives you a closer look at the intentions behind his work and a view of his studio environment. It's great.

Robert Baines - Living Treasure from Object Australia on Vimeo.

making patterns

2011-06-12T08:24:00.006-04:00

Victoria and I went to see Ryoji Ikeda's Transfinite exhibition at the Park Armory two days ago. I was completely encapsulated by the the cascading data displayed on the larger life screen. Along with the hypnotic sounds, I felt I could have stared at the screen forever. Kind of wild. Below is an example of what I had seen.

Ikeda's extremity inspired me to replicate and scale the drawings I was working on. It led me to this:

Bird by Bird

2011-06-11T11:59:00.002-04:00

"What is the kid digging for? The stuff. Details and clues and images, invention, fresh ideas, an intuitive understanding of people. I tell you, the holder of the lantern doesn't even know what the kid is digging for half the time- but she knows gold when she sees it." By Anne Lamott.

looking up to the sky

2011-05-06T16:48:00.006-04:00

mix and match bracelets

2011-04-21T23:30:00.003-04:00

My series of mix and match bracelets began with these ones above. I hope to continue making more stackable bracelets because I like how these bracelets can stand as one piece but also have the option to be composed into a larger unit. I really enjoy creating these larger compositions because I like to believe that I am giving the bracelets happy company.

sorting beads

2011-04-09T21:19:00.004-04:00

drawings

2011-04-03T14:44:00.014-04:00

Sakura Gelly Rolls

2011-03-16T21:42:00.005-04:00

My pack of pens came in the mail today. I am super excited about them. About a month ago, I started a series of abstract left handed drawings to explore fluidity in line quality. In addition to the markers and pens I have been using, I think these will supplement my drawings really well. I will, for sure, post some photos soon. Simple things like pens make me happy these days. They sparkle, yes!

Music never fails

2011-03-10T22:07:00.003-05:00

Little Miss Sunshine keeps me going.

making the invisible visible

2011-02-23T20:33:00.003-05:00

"In the Reign of Harad IV" by Steven Millhauser is a fictional story worth knowing. I enjoyed the character development and do not wish to be that type of maker although I see his fascination. You can find the short story available online or you can listen to the audio podcast to understand what I mean. I want you to go see for yourself.

blurring things

2011-02-18T20:53:00.003-05:00

Talk to Me

2011-02-05T14:36:00.004-05:00

I am saving the date July 24, 2011. The MOMA is holding an exhibition called "Talk to Me." It is an wide exhibition about what objects signify and the relationship between people and objects. If you visit the link, you'll see that the people involved in this show are sharing their resources and research material. It is interesting and admirable to view their transparent process. I can't wait to see the exhibition. Objects, like jewelry, can be a bridge between wearer/viewer and maker. This is why I find the exhibition exciting, to see different messages in objects.

Queens, NY

2011-02-04T13:53:00.006-05:00

Two great places to check out.
The Museum of the Moving Image reopened the beginning of this year. It's a fun space and I was awed by their permanent collection.

Also the Sculpture Center is showcasing Ursula von Rydingsvard. She has a traveling exhibition here until March 28, 2011. It's beautiful.

Networks

2011-01-12T19:08:00.005-05:00

"Networks" started in 2008, showcasing a brief profile of artists based in Rhode Island. I recently found these youtube clips from the Our (and YOUR) RISD blog. I am still going through the archives, but this clip is a great one to start watching.
I am really enjoying them.

Neil Youngberg

2011-01-03T14:37:00.003-05:00

On making and the potential of metalworking.

PROFESSIONal from VITA BREVIS FILMS on Vimeo.

To remember from my 2010

2011-01-01T20:43:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite pieces.

I made so many of these! I think it's time to make new and more complex pieces.

Happy 2011

2011-01-01T18:32:00.003-05:00

Cheers to a new year!

Starting to compile a new list of things I'm getting addicted to. Take a look!

Brain Pickings

Open Culture

still my all-time favorite Ted Talks

and all things peppermint!

I'm really looking forward to 2011.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

2010-12-27T10:55:00.004-05:00

I visited Thomas Edison's workshop a while ago. I am still left with an impression because it was incredibly filled with everything I admire. His collection of tools, machines and resources were so inspiring. His devotion towards invention and making is beyond words. It's definitely worth a visit.

tree at Storm King

2010-11-21T23:18:00.001-05:00

Craftland Show 2010

2010-11-14T11:26:00.003-05:00

"The 9th Annual Craftland Show is a quirky holiday sale located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge handmade items. The sale will take place from November 26 - December 31, 2010 in the year-round Craftland Shop at 235 Westminster Street, Providence RI 02903."
Also, if you are around the area, the opening party is on December 2nd from 5pm-8pm. I am happy to have my work there this year!

new work

2010-11-06T21:32:00.001-04:00

...more to come!

Nathan Schreiber

2010-10-26T22:01:00.002-04:00

Check out his graphic novel.

Studio 11

2010-10-26T21:46:00.004-04:00

My mini haven

Benefit Street

2010-10-13T23:43:00.003-04:00

10.9.10 was the RISD Alumni Sale. It was filled with eager parents, students and spectators walking down this street to see what makers/artists/designers were up to. I loved the energy on Benefit Street.

Stephanie Huffaker

2010-10-03T20:24:00.006-04:00

Season's changing! Garbage of Eden Design has some new color choices for her signature piece. Steph does a great job in manipulating plastic bags to make these bracelets.

Emily Habansky

2010-10-01T21:28:00.006-04:00

My friend, Emily, loves using broad strokes and bold colors to create her gestural paintings. There's been a slight pause in her makings, but I know she will get back to it very soon. I am wishing Emily good health. I can't wait to see more.

jackie e. podlaski (j e p)

2010-09-21T22:44:00.004-04:00

I really like seeing how solitary girls are portrayed, which is why I particularly like this bubble dome by j e p. Jackie creates not only jewelry, but also sculptures, prints and paintings. I look forward to see other projects she is working on.

JAMSNATION

2010-09-21T22:19:00.002-04:00

Thank you to JAMSNATION for selecting me to showcase my work among the talented artists in this shop. I am so thrilled!

Branches and roots

2010-09-18T12:27:00.003-04:00

Thursday night, two tornadoes hit New York. My neighborhood was hit hard. Collapsing of trees, look at what's underneath. The way branches grow are right in front of me.

Salty Girl Jewelry By Amber Chesebro

2010-09-11T10:08:00.005-04:00

Check out Salty Girl jewelry. Amber just made a new site and I think it is absolutely wonderful. I am happy to see her current work.

Gerhard Richter: ‘Lines Which Do Not Exist'

2010-09-10T09:53:00.004-04:00

September 11 – November 18, 2010 at the Drawing Center, 35 Wooster Street, New York

more beads!

2010-09-03T19:03:00.004-04:00

Just finished organizing the new beads that I received in the mail. I am excited to try out some new color combination.

beads

2010-08-28T21:34:00.004-04:00

(from the Cultural Museum in Oaxaca)
Simple variations in size and shape of beads make all the difference when arranged together.

Storm King Art Center

2010-08-23T22:19:00.011-04:00

Alexander Calder
The Arch, 1975

I've decided to make entries of places I wish to visit one day. The first one I am adding to the list is the Storm King Art Center. "Storm King Art Center is a museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Five hundred acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands provide the site for postwar sculptures by internationally renowned artists. At Storm King, the exhibition space is defined by sky and land. Unencumbered by walls, the subtly created flow of space is punctuated by modern sculpture. The grounds are surrounded by the undulating profiles of the Hudson Highlands, a dramatic panorama integral to the viewing experience. The sculptures are affected by changes in light and weather, so no two visits are the same. " The focus of Storm King Art Center's distinguished permanent collection of American and European modern sculpture is on large abstract welded steel works from the 1960's to the present, although figurative works are also on view. A core group of thirteen sculptures by David Smith anchor a collection of outstanding works by modern masters such as Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Louise Nevelson. The Art Center also has superb works by many other contemporary sculptors, including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Alice Aycock, Mark di Suvero, Robert Grosvenor, Nam June Paik, and Ursula von Rydingsvard."

Juried Art Services

2010-08-21T22:48:00.004-04:00

Looking to enter into craft competitions or shows, visit this site.

Fulton Stall Market

2010-08-20T10:31:00.004-04:00

I've been participating at this market on Sundays. Please come visit if you are around the Seaport in New York. I will be there from 11am-6pm. "Fulton Stall Market provides individuals and families living and working downtown with access to fresh foods and exceptional products produced by quality farmers and purveyors." Pick up a yummy shaved ice from Bao Bing or a gluten-free treat from Sweet Tallulah.

Paul Cézanne

2010-08-03T23:10:00.004-04:00

It makes sense to not make sense, because Cézanne said so. "Get to the heart of what is before you and continue to express yourself as logically as possible." (written to Emile Bernard)

in Mexico

2010-08-03T20:24:00.007-04:00

at Rodolfo Morales' House, a fave picture from Mexico.

House of Tiles

Frida Kahlo's House- Casa Azul

from Cultural Center of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca. I learned so much about Mexico here. A must visit museum!

participate...

2010-08-02T21:22:00.003-04:00

in the LEAP award if you are emerging talent in the contemporary craft field!

or in CRAFTLAND if you make handmade items!

Monte Alban

2010-07-29T08:45:00.005-04:00

Suspended in time (July 24)

More pics from my recent trip to Mexico will follow.

2010-07-19T16:32:00.003-04:00

Great book that I read a while back and revisiting again.

hiking necklace

2010-07-16T13:52:00.004-04:00

(via Family Corner)

playful and adorable

2010-07-11T12:18:00.007-04:00

makingfriends.com
Kids Craft Magazine
Kids are the best! The sites give you a lot of how-to projects, patterns and instructions. I am interested in finding out how kids play with beads and other craft materials. How did I play when I was 5?

Art:21

2010-07-11T11:13:00.005-04:00

Nice videos about American art and artists in the 21st Century. Some free videos are available online!

Inaki Escudero

2010-07-08T23:25:00.003-04:00

Inaki has a site called "Thinking Aloud" It's a wonderful place to find posts about creativity, ideas and sources for inspiration. I just found out about it through swiss-miss, a great NYC design blog.

Ashley Hunt

2010-07-05T20:03:00.005-04:00

Recently, I went to MOMA's PS1 to view the Greater New York exhibition. This project caught my attention, a view of the world. For more of Ashley's projects, click here.

The Greater New York exhibition will end October 18. If you are in the NY area, make a visit!

lots of jewelry...

2010-07-03T18:08:00.004-04:00

can be found at ART FORWARD, Metalab and Art Aurea. I found these sites through the blog mar de color rosa. She has many great posts!

Laura Deakin

2010-06-27T11:52:00.004-04:00

I especially like Laura's quiet color palette. Her exploration with pearls is also really great. To see more of her work, this is her site.

Barnes Foundation

2010-06-19T10:25:00.004-04:00

Henri Matisse
Flowers in a Pitcher, 1908

Visit the Barnes Foundation. Filled with wonderful post impressionist paintings.

interior of Grand Central Terminal

2010-06-17T20:08:00.001-04:00

... flipped and cropped

exterior of the Cooper-Hewitt

2010-06-17T20:03:00.003-04:00

Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum

June 9th - July 4th

2010-06-11T15:15:00.003-04:00

The work is at Gallery HL in Seoul, Korea.

The History of Beads

2010-06-11T15:11:00.001-04:00

This book is just what I needed. Yes!

Faberge Eggs

2010-06-07T20:29:00.003-04:00

Imperial Coronation Egg

I've been getting more interested in Peter Carl Faberge.
Here is a video to learn more about the eggs.

Dalai Lama

2010-05-21T01:35:00.003-04:00

To learn more.

platform

2010-05-14T11:48:00.003-04:00

Main Entry: plat·form
Pronunciation: \ˈplat-ˌfȯrm\
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle French plate-forme diagram, map, literally, flat form
Date: 1535

1 : plan, design
2 : a declaration of the principles on which a group of persons stands; especially : a declaration of principles and policies adopted by a political party or a candidate
3 a (1) : a usually raised horizontal flat surface; especially : a raised flooring (2) : a device or structure incorporating or providing a platform; especially : such a structure on legs used for offshore drilling (as for oil) b : a place or opportunity for public discussion
4 a : a usually thick layer (as of cork) between the inner sole and outer sole of a shoe b : a shoe having such a sole
5 a : a vehicle (as a satellite or aircraft) used for a particular purpose or to carry a usually specified kind of equipment b : operating system; also : the computer architecture and equipment using a particular operating system

(via "platform." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010.).

Platforms sound nice!

Lewis Carroll

2010-05-11T05:08:00.000-04:00

If I had a world of my own,
everything would be nonsense.
Nothing would be what it is,
because everything would be what it isn't.
And, contrariwise, what it is, it wouldn't be.
And what it wouldn't be, it would.
You see?

2010-05-10T20:27:00.003-04:00

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Providence, RI

2010-05-06T01:59:00.006-04:00

From the RISD alumni sale...

So many people came out to support RISD alumni. There was a really great turnout.

My old studiomate, Moon! I had a great time sharing the table with her.

A new of way displaying that I wanted to try out. I realized how important it is to place jewelry in a nice setting.

Although the day started early, time just flew by before I realized the Saturday was already over. What a busy day! It was a shame I could not have taken more photos. But I really did had a wonderful time up at RISD this past weekend. The weather could not have been any better. What I loved the most was having the opportunity to share my work within the art community, to receive feedback, and to see which pieces of jewelry people were most interested in. What I really needed the most from this sale was some sort of confidence to push forward with my work; and I think I got that. So I will continue making more and editing my body of work!

tulips

2010-05-03T22:26:00.005-04:00

2010-04-30T11:15:00.001-04:00

Benefit St. in Providence this Saturday

what a throne

2010-04-25T12:46:00.002-04:00

(via NYT).

Terracycle

2010-04-24T11:50:00.004-04:00

Happy Earth Day

I visited the Terracycle pop up shop at Port Authority in New York on Thursday. It is a showcase of green products and services in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. My studio mate, Steph, has some of her jewelry there. They will be there until May 21st!

2010-04-18T20:04:00.002-04:00

Thinking about the idea of putting jewelry in a new environment, how things can/cannot fit or adapt to place, and creating an atmosphere for objects.

i spy 2

2010-04-18T17:57:00.001-04:00

i spy

2010-04-17T14:25:00.004-04:00

caddisfly larva

2010-04-15T20:34:00.002-04:00

(via NYT).

accumulation

2010-04-12T20:38:00.002-04:00

building, piling, and adding more

I also just noticed for this piece, the elements that I have chosen, are very similar to the colors of my fonts on this blog. I must like it.

making reflection

2010-04-12T20:22:00.004-04:00

I notice that I don't like to complete any of my pieces. I just like to move on to something new. Maybe I have to make my whole body of work to see how they can be unified. But also, I know I can be a bit lazy to think about how it will be completed.

On another note, as the days and nights go by, the footsteps from above are getting louder and louder. I hope the ceiling doesn't fall down on me.

I am having fun.

on creativity

2010-04-10T12:33:00.002-04:00

25 Talks to Ignite & Unleash Your Creativity. I found this link on twitter from Mark McGuinness.

2010-04-02T10:57:00.003-04:00

Today, the sky is so bright! But I will not be outdoors, I will be going to studio. I am lucky to be making jewelry. That is sunshine in itself.

2010-03-27T11:25:00.004-04:00

Forgot which book I found these pages from, so I can't give credit to it. But I always go back to this image. It's the repetitions and simple contrast of color that I like. I also think about what was, what is, and what it can be.

2010-03-26T23:30:00.005-04:00

What are other people doing? Looking at this jewelry gallery, Pieces of Eight

India

2010-03-21T23:07:00.003-04:00

By Shirley

organized mess

2010-03-21T20:45:00.005-04:00

... in studio

I've been working on production pieces.
I'm exploring the possibilities of the circle, a very simple and basic shape. Taking this shape and applying/creating texture to it.
I'm working with different sizes and varying proportions.
I started to use the circle because it's common and there are a lot of precut discs and washers available.

Availability and prevalence is central in my work.

Nietzsche

2010-03-18T00:45:00.002-04:00

We have no dreams at all or interesting ones. We should learn to be awake the same way- not at all or in an interesting manner.

2010-03-09T23:16:00.002-05:00

Sikkema Jenkins & Co