A thousand facets sits with Yen Duong before her showing at Goldsmith's fair week one, to talk about her experiences as a child, her love for art and how a visit to a science museum igniting the voice she has now.
About:
When I was 7 years old I experienced the eternal bond that jewellery can create with memories. My family and I were forced to flee our homeland of Vietnam as political refugees. We could take little with us on that perilous boat journey to Hong Kong and we chose our most precious possessions - family photos and jewellery which I’ve treasured ever since. To this day that jewellery connects me back with those childhood memories, loved ones and places for which I’m eternally grateful.
That chapter of my life made me embrace the value of memories and the simple things in life. Maintaining that sense of joy and gratitude for the everyday lead to creating intricate, beautiful pieces from the raw materials around me and jewellery making became my creative outlet.
At The Sir John Cass School of Art, London I learnt to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation with traditional skills. In the process of experimenting with structural complexity in movement, I developed the foundations for my Molecule Design Structure along with my creative expression.
You can follow Yen on Instagram @yenjewellery or his website
https://www.yenjewellery.com/
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Music by @chris_keys__
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Heather Guidero
A thousand facets sits with Heather Guidero, they talked about her upbringing in rural Indiana, moving to Rhode Island for college and how travel has informed her voice.
About:
“Settling in at my bench and picking up my favorite antique files is as natural and reflexive as breathing. There's something comforting about the feel of my favorite tools in hand and being able to turn a sheet of metal or length of wire into a piece of jewelry that will be treasured and worn on a regular basis.”
The graphic lines, textures, and patterns of her work are inspired by elements of modernist design, fashion, and urban architecture translated into ethically-sourced gold and silver. Select pieces are accented by brilliant diamonds or colorful gemstones. Innately wearable, Heather’s collection boldly accentuates your personal style, her considerations of natural movement enabling the jewelry to come alive when worn.
You can follow Heather on Instagram @heatherguiderojewelry or his website
https://www.heatherguidero.com
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Music by @chris_keys__
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Flora Bhattachary
A thousand facets sits with Flora Bhattachary as they talk about her childhood driving with her parents through India and how that informed her love for color and patterns.
Her work is a celebration of her life experiences! I hope you enjoy our conversation!
About:
Flora Bhattachary can trace her passion for jewellery back to a moment in childhood. Gifted an ancient carved bird at an archaeological site in India, a passion for gemstones and the art of India took hold.
Now a multiple award winning designer, Flora is celebrated for her distinctive reimagining of floral patten, subtle colour and bohemian style.
With two decades in jewellery and an MA from prestigious Central Saint Martins, Flora understands the value of exceptional design and craft. Working alongside the finest craftspeople in the UK, Flora creates unmistakably relaxed signature designs.
Whether creating a one-of-a-kind statement or a bespoke engagement ring, Flora channels a lifetime of experiences and passions into jewellery. Alive with storytelling, her work celebrates personal stories - from her past and her client's futures - in gold and precious gems.
You can follow Pasha on Instagram @florabhattachary
or his website
https://www.florabhattachary.com/
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Pasha Moezzi
A thousand facets sits with Pasha Moezzi for a truly entertaining conversation!
He started his career in his dad's business, a furniture designer and that was the catalyst to create his brand!
About:
Growing up Pasha was surrounded by furniture wares of his father, Farmand aka Louis, he took a distinct interest in materials, process and form to develop his eponymous brand 10 years ago. Beginning with scraps from his fathers workshop Pasha has evolved his look and aesthetic to create a collection of pieces that feel very architectural referencing heritage and incredibly easy to wear by almost anyone who enjoys the modern life. Pasha does production work as well as one-of-a-kind pieces but he always keeps true to his deco-industrial aesthetic.
You can follow Pasha on Instagram @pashadesigns or his website
https://www.pashamoezzi.com/
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Music by @chris_keys__
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Emefa Cole
A thousand facets sits with Emefa Cole to discuss her childhood in Ghana, moving to London in her pre teens and how a stationary shop was the start of her jewelry journey! I hope you enjoy our conversation
ABOUT:
The genesis of the designer can be pinpointed to a childhood fascination with jewellery, precious metals, and stones of the Earth, where girlhood awe flowered into an enrapturement, a bottomless admiration, and a depthless love affair. Growing up in Ghana, Emefa was utterly enthralled by the local folklore surrounding tales of people unearthing gold nuggets exposed by heavy tropical rains; the spectacle of gold winking from the soil’s confines so fixed in her mind that a mythology around unveiling Earth’s treasures holds court and pervades her work to this day. More formative interactions with jewellery include both creation and purchase–stringing Job’s tears (seeds that grow on long grass plants) to construct necklaces, and choosing her own jewellery for the first time: a glorious pair of gold studs set with stones red as pigeon blood.
You can follow Emefa on Instagram @emefacolejewellery or her website
https://www.emefacole.com/
Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode.
Music by @chris_keys__
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Join blogger and jewelry aficionado A Thousand Facets as she sits down with today’s leading independent designers from around the globe to talk about how they got started, how they developed their style, and what inspires their designs.
In every episode A Thousand Facets , will be joined by her favorite artists and friends to talk about jewelry, first and foremost, with fun and insightful digressions about materials (gemstones, metal, enamel), techniques (stone carving, engraving, weaving). They’ll make you think about why we wear jewelry, how a single piece of jewelry can tell an entire story, and what goes into creating these wearable works of art.
You’ll be able to see select images of the jewelry discussed in each episode on Instagram @athousandfacets.
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