The Earring Show 2020
As some of you may know, I haven’t been in “business” for long yet. So, as you might imagine, Covid-19 is not really helping me! I’ve already had to forgo participating in one show (which hopefully will still happen in the Autumn-so more info on that in the future!), and I was due to start teaching workshops at the Jewel Envy studio, where I am a resident goldsmith, both of which have somewhat derailed the progress I was hoping to make this year. However, in the midst of all my doom and gloom, back in late March, I had a glimmer of excitement!
Part of my professional development this year is to apply to exhibitions (where and when I can!). I had put in an application in early March to the Craft Council BC to participate in their annual Earring Show exhibition. To my delight, I was accepted! Of course, it was supposed to be a physical exhibit, which is not now happening. But the Council was very proactive, and they’ve managed to organise an exciting virtual event on Zoom and Facebook ths Satuday, May 9th, 2020.
It’s a tough time for all of us, but attending (and telling your friends about it!) the event is a good way to support artists and local business-and who knows, you might find something you love in the exhibition (everything will be available for sale from the day of the exhibition).
These are my earrings that are featured in the exhibition-They’re my Asymmetric M form earrings. Made out of sterling silver and needle felt (I love the pop of colour and the contrasting texture the felt pad gives these pieces!), they’re one of a kind (although I do small production of this design), and because of the construction, they’re very light to wear, but still make a statement.
This is another version of my earrings. These are inspired by the macrophage/monocyte cell of the immune system (yes, I am a science geek!). When they are stained, they have cool nucleus shapes, which inspire the cutouts I make in my pieces. Although I reproduce this design, each pair of earrings are one-of-a-kind, as I handcut the domes using one-use hand-drawn templates, the elements are placed slightly differently on the curved wires, the felt inserts are available indifferent colours, and the earrings are available in different finishes. They retail for $180 (CAD) + HST. Fancy a pair? Email me to order
Hope to “see” you this Saturday!
-Robin