Contemporary Wood Art Jewelry
Booth 113
Wed, Feb 22 2012 10:29
| wholesale, american craft council, retail, contemporary jewelry, Wood Art Jewelry, Art Jewelry, acc baltimore show
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Check out show information here.
Of the mind, by the hand.
Tue, Feb 21 2012 10:04
| norm sartorius, wood working, Craft, wood, Art Jewelry, collective unconscious., salvaged materials
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New Rings created as an addition to the Ad Idem Series.
The Ad Idem (Latin: "of the mind") Series is based on the idea of a collective of artists whose philosophies fall in line. The pieces in this series incorporate salvaged wood from Norm Sartorius, a woodworker who creates elegant wooden spoons. With this work, I access the collective unconscious and transform the wood into something new. View the full collection, here.
Outward Expression
Fri, Feb 17 2012 10:37
| instinct, human desire, africa, Craft, Handcrafted, Gustav Reyes, primitive, Art Jewelry, studio jewelry, Design
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I view adornments as being of the self. Adorning the self is a pure form of expression and I believe it to be a primitive instinct. The human desire to attach objects to the body that are beautiful, inspirational or symbolic is a way of taking the mind and expressing it outward. In doing so, we communicate with those around us.
The most rewarding aspect in creating is when those around me are deeply touched by what manifests from my own desire to express outwardly. When I stumbled upon this stunning image on Facebook, I felt instantly connected to the simplicity of the adornments and symbolism that it must contain. It parallels the philosophy that drives me each day to create art jewelry.
The image was posted on a Facebook page titled "Africa" - with a FB account you may view it here.
to the wind & the stars...
Gustav
ACC Baltimore, Wanna come?
Tue, Feb 14 2012 09:58
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Join the show in Baltimore!
Will you be in the Baltimore area February 24-26? I will be attending the American Craft Council's Baltimore Show. As an exhibitor I am given 5 free day passes for customers and friends! If you're interested to attend just email me! The passes will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis! I'd hate to waste them! Email gus@gustavreyes.com for a chance to attend the show!
You can find information at the ACC's website, here.
I will be exhibiting Limited Edition, One of a Kind, Earrings and Home Collection work for purchase! And some new pieces including brooches and rings! Not to mention all the other exhibitors! It will be a spectacular show!
La Belleza Vida
Thu, Feb 9 2012 10:51
| commission work, Contemporary art jewelry, elaine belleza, wood jewelry, blog post, Art Jewelry, heidi abrahmson
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One of the most rewarding aspects of creating jewelry is the response from people who feel connected to the work.
Last year I created a ring for a fellow jeweler, Heidi Abrahmson, whose father was a wood craftsman. Her ring stands as an homage to her father. It is an honor and privilege to create work that touches another human so deeply. In addition, Heidi wears her ring proudly completing the even exchange of energy.
I am eternally grateful for those people who not only appreciate my work but also desire to share it with others. Elaine Belleza is one of those people. After purchasing a bracelet of mine several months ago at a show, she recently honored me on her blog with a posting. Elaine is a very interesting woman and her blog is worth a few return visits. View the post on the blog of Elaine Belleza here.
A million thanks to Heidi, Elaine and the all those who truly appreciate my work.
to the wind and the stars...
Gustav
