Over the years there have been many pieces that have come into fruition from my imagination into metal, and then at some point my inspiration shifted and other Series evolved. Here is an archive of some of my retired collections.
Série TwoByFour
In this series, each initial length of silver, gold or titanium is forged in various directions before it is wound into a ring. Depending on the initial forging of each piece, each ends up being different. I love how each ring has various looks in itself, conditional on how it is worn on the finger: show the elegant edge where the planes change, or show two widened strips that look almost modernist. Some rings have a little ‘knob’ showing between the fingers, others span over two fingers.
Each ring in this series starts as a length of metal 2 inches in length, and 4 millimetres in diameter. This is where the series derives its name: TwoByFour.
This product won BEST NEW PRODUCT award at the 2013 Atlantic Craft Trade Show in Halifax.
Cronos Series
These little sterling silver and gold studs subtly relate to the concept of time. can you see the reference to a clock face?
The diameter of the smaller version was 9mm, and the larger is 12mm.
Some of my representing galleries still carry these, including TRŌV Object Gallery. I still have one 18k gold pair in studio at the time of this writing! Contactez-moi to find out more.
Série Crossing Paths
This series consisting of rings and bangles. People meet. Their paths cross. Each piece was individually hand made, and were about those interactions. It created a simple yet elegant form on the finger or wrist.
These simpler versions of my OneFooter Series rings were not forged, and had a more architectural feel.
Série Rock
This series was inspired by the coastal rocks I encountered when sailing along the Nova Scotia shoreline in my little sailing dingy. I was fascinated by how the rocks fit together and stack on top of each other, as if tossed there by a giant hand.
I enjoy how the rock surfaces give a sparkle that is reminiscent of gemstones. One of my clients called the rings “The poor man’s engagement ring.” Thus, the title ‘rocks’ also hints at the slang word for diamonds.
Each piece is made in a lost-wax process from scratch, and is unlike another.
Good news: you can still buy these through TRŌV Object Gallery
The exacting cast of a strike-anywhere match for the IGNITE! Series inspires the wearer to new heights of engagement and awareness. Volumes can be spoken about its meaning: find your flame, strike a match. The slightly different lengths of each match creates a more dynamic whole.
MapleWrap Series
These rings arose as a combination of my fascination of the continuously varied textures of my Maple Leaf Series and my love of line, of winding things up to see how each layer snuggles up against the next. And thus, the Maple Wrap rings were born: each one, the fresh impression of a unique maple leaf, wound up in its own particular way. These rings are both feminine in their gentleness, and masculine in their bold strength. Each ring is made from an individual, fresh Maple leaf.
I do still have a few of these left for sale in my Série MapleLEaf.
Boucles d'oreilles Hello
Oh - Allo! Ces simples petites boucles d'oreilles en argent sterling sont inspirées par la rencontre de nouvelles personnes, de nouvelles situations, images ou même de nouveaux sons.
The outer diameter is 6.5mm. Both were hand made in sterling silver and came in brushed sterling or with black patina.
Also still available through TRŌV Object Gallery
Série Apprentice
Avec la Apprentice Birthstone Series, I had answered my clients’ requests for birthstone rings with genuine stones – a rare find! In order to improve the stone-setting skills of my then-apprentice, I had him set these small stones into rings. I later started making these rings myself, calling them, “Birthstone Rings” and they have evolved into my Celebration Series.
