Out of the dust....

The dust is settling, I have time finally to recollect my thoughts and get back to my desk and my long neglected jewellery projects.

Coming up on my calander is the Christmas jewellery project with my darling partners Annie Collins and Amanda Howley - The Jewellery Apothocary. This is a pop-up shop, where those in need of a little pick-me-up can find just what they need. We will be selling from November to December... and if you are very  lucky, we might just leave a web-shop up for the Apothocary's special clients.

Sugar Skull Necklace in brass

Of course, this means I have to get my fingers dirty again, and I have several new themes to look at.
The first of these is the Dia Los Muertos  - something that has fascinated me for many years. I am somewhat embarrassed to admit I have never been to Mexico, but it remains a dream of mine to one day be able to witness the day of the dead celebrations first hand!
it is the joyfulness of the relationship with death that I like - and the colourful and quirky decorations.


Bronze wings with silver-set black cz's

My apologies for the terrible photography here - you can't see the richness of the polished bronze on the wings. Those of you who have been following my work for some time will know that I have a long standing habit of using winged motifs. I love the ideas of transformation and trancendance that wings hold.
I have been having some fun with new ways to use the motif, and new and simple ways to include stones in my work.

If you are interested in owning any of my work shown on my blog, or would like to come to The Jewellery Apothecary, just flick me an email - vaunemason@gmail.com

In some other very exciting news,  the Museum of Art and Design (NY) has approached me about putting some of my work in an exhibition in 2013.. so I have been running around getting shots taken for their catalogue. It is for an exhibition that focuses on jewellery & photography combined. So I will keep you posted about developments there.
Hopefully this will mean a trip to NY: for sure that's what Annie and Amanda are planning for already!

Until next time,

V.