ARTIST OF THE MONTH - SHELLEY KOSCIELNIAK

Eliptic - black and copper abstract oval sculpture

Gotham - clay architectural sculpture

Cluster - silver wooden box

Thoughtful - Matisse inspired home decor

Intangible - conceptual clay rock zen box

 

Infiltrate - black and white miniature vase with roses

These pieces are looking quite different from the jewelry you could see in my previous posts on Shelley Koscielniak, don't they?

They are the result of a collaboration between Shelley and another very talented jewelry artist, April Wind.

Together they are coming up with remarkable conceptual pieces of sculpture, decor and jewelry.

You can see more pieces from Shelley and April in their two etsy shops: mkwSALON and mkwATELIER.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH - SHELLEY KOSCIELNIAK

RINGS

'Cascade' - Bronze and aqua resin riveted ring

'Invigoration' - Silver and brass riveted shield ring

'Poise' - Copper & black recycled resin hexagon ring

EARRINGS

'Succulent' - Silver and copper riveted organic earwear

'Compliant' - Silver and brass riveted organic earwear

BROOCHES

'Congruity' - Silver, copper and black resin riveted brooch

'Fluid' - Silver, copper and black resin riveted brooch

Today I have picked some of the smaller pieces from Shelley.

They are absolutely fabulous, yes?

I love all those tiny details and the texture Shelley gives to the metal.... To tell the truth, I love everything about these pieces.

If you are interested in Shelley's story, you will find it in this post, and in this one you can see her necklaces and necklaces.

More of her jewelry can be seen on her website, you can also buy Shelley's pieces in her Etsy shop. 

And in a week you are welcome to pass by to see Shelley's pieces that are a little bit different.

COLOR OF THE WEEK - OLIVE GREEN

After the past few weeks that have been completely mad for me, it's time to calm down.

For today I have picked some of my favorites in olive green - to me it is a perfect color to have around when you need to calm down and relax.

Now I only hope my next few weeks are going to be more quiet...

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1. Cotton crocheted earrings by Aliquid

2. Small leather journal from Conduit Press

3. Soap sticks from Prunella Soap

4. Bracelet from Vera Creations

5. Necklace by Pia Barile

6. Glass ring from Color Fiesta

7. Leather bag from Jenny N. Design

8. Scarf from Sea & Stone

ARTIST OF THE MONTH - SHELLEY KOSCIELNIAK

NECKLACES

'Finesse' - silver and copper riveted pendant neckware

'Instigate - 'sterling silver and black resin riveted pendant

'Obscure' - sterling silver and rosewood riveted pendant neckware

'Explicit' - silver, bronze and black resin riveted pendant neckware

BRACELETS

'Indulge' - sterling silver architectural wrist cuff

'Intrinsic' - sterling silver and black resin riveted bangle

'Intuition' - sterling silver organic link armwear

'Implicate' - sterling silver, brass and leather bracelet

After an unplanned brake I had to take from the blog it is great to be back with some outstanding pieces.

Like the necklaces and bracelets from Shelley, for instance.

If you are interested in Shelley's story, you will find it in this post.

More of her jewelry can be seen on her website, you can also buy Shelley's pieces in her Etsy shop.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH - SHELLEY KOSCIELNIAK

Handmade embodies the soul - creating and sharing is the quintessential experience for an artist.

Shelley Koscielniak (MK Wind)

My name is Shelley, I live in Los Angeles, California.  The journey of MK Wind began with my passion for body adornment. The concept of my work is minimalism … artistry in subtle form … less is more.  My designs are bold and graphic thriving on the juxtaposition of harmonious and incongruous materials. Embracing my many art influences, my colour palettes and interpretation of form are inspired by the spontaneity and mysticism of abstract expressionism. Meticulously crafted sculptures reflect the aesthetic of minimalism, modern architecture and Asian calligraphy. My creative process is heavily influenced by metal which my favorite medium.  From the initial sketches to the finished piece, the inherit structure of the metal leads me to create designs exhibiting rigidity and flexibility with a Zen influence.  Drawing on the colours of the metals, woods and resins, each piece exhibits a melding of the qualities of materials adding their own unique character to the work. I am intrigued by the aesthetic of how a culture implements ornamentation, using embellishments to change a look, an appearance, a perception. My ever-changing designs are timeless in structure and form, each piece is created to appeal to the eye as well as the soul. From the precious metals to the individually selected reclaimed resin and exotic wood, the essence of my jewelry captivates the mind and spirit. With expressive subtle colours and clean sharp lines, these designs harness energy and artistry.  I graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago with a BFA in Fine Arts and furthered my studies at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  My years as a fine art curator have also played a large role in the evolution of my work. ... choose your body embellishment as you would a companion, find comfort and harmony in wearing these pieces ...

To me Shelley's artwork is simply fascinating.
I love the forms, the materials and the textures - and the precision with which each of  the pieces is put together and finished. 
And - having my background in architecture - I always enjoy minimalist architectural and industrial styles. After all, it was an architect who first said that 'less is more'.



Each of Shelley's pieces is hand fabricated in her Los Angeles studio.
You can see more of her jewelry on her website, you can also buy it in her Etsy shop.