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| Rosanna Celtic Goddess Necklace with Ceramic Clay, Black Glaze, Lava Rock, Hematite and Turquoise Glow Beads |
It is a location enveloped in history with 12th and 13th century landmarks that include the lovely stained glass windows and Gothic architecture of Saint Canice’s Cathedral.
Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Rebeka Kahn.
The elements earth and fire play important roles in the
creation of Kahn’s distinctive handmade jewelry creations of glass cubes,
ceramic clay, and glow beads.
Once she sculpts the clay into a desired form she implements
glaze and glass as finishing touches.
The design is then “twice-fired” through a modified version of Raku
Firing.
Clay forms are removed from a kiln, placed on the ground,
covered with strips of paper (which heightens flames) and then covered. After a time the covering and burnt paper are
removed, and a form of great beauty remains.
Her bohemian necklaces are true statement pieces highlighting
scope, color and strong shapes. Designs
from her ring collection, on the other hand, are clean yet discrete. Many settings are flat, large clay discs
while others resemble rudimentary floral forms.
Colors are glossy and natural like what one may find in
nature. Her earring collection however
gives a nod to vintage style with antique copper accents and recycled glass
beads.
Based in the Wicklow Mountains’ foothills, Kahn draws
inspiration from Celtic goddesses, relics, and St. Bridget. Most importantly she is influenced by the
story of the clay she shapes and molds.
Taken from the layers covering mountains and river floors, Kahn believes
the clay has a life of its own.
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| Anastasia Copper Red Glass Earrings |
“Sometimes I just close my eyes and feel the clay; roll it
between my fingers for a while and just allow the natural flow of the clay to
tell me its story,” she says. “The clay
has come from the ground after thousands of years taking with it the whispers
of beautifully colored mountains, rock and wood.
Maybe the clay is in some way telling its own story and
secrets through my hands. By hand
forming each piece and carefully selecting the right glazes and glass I can
control every aspect of the design.
Of course the materials seem to have a mind of their own as
the firing process create effects I hadn’t dreamed of. It all conspires to make every piece and
individual work of art.”
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| Classic Back and Red Bracelet with Lava Rock, Red and Clear Crackle Glass Cubes with Chain Detail |
2014 Jewelry Trend Alert: Beautiful colors abound in Kahn’s Earth Goddess aesthetic, and color (muted or not) is a top trend for the year.
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