silvercocoon

I have been quiet in this space for a while now. The pandemic changed the way I work. Those changes will persist going forward. I have continued to make jewelry and have been quietly filling orders for individuals and for retail shops, but my scope as an artist continues to expand. Working differently (when it comes to jewelry) allows me to engage a more diverse mix of creative work across disciplines.

I will continue with my new made-to-order process of making & selling my jewelry collection through the online shop and for select retail shops, but I will not be taking part in any jewelry-markets this holiday season. Silvercocoon.com is the place to go. If you order it, I will make it. Dec 9th: last day for metal jewelry. Dec 16th: last day for lasercut jewelry. Shop will be closed Dec 17 - Jan2nd. Stay tuned for a list of regional shops with fresh Silvercocoon inventory.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your understanding and continued support!! XO Tia

The Guthrie has some great silvercocoon pieces in their online shop....check it out:

Whimsical toys for little ones? Check. Jewelry handcrafted by local artists? Check. Gift ideas galore? Check. Explore our online shop and place your order by Dec 16 to ensure it arrives by Dec 24. Expanded curbside pickup hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Guthrie → guthriestore.com

My favorites!! >>>> Limited collection releases on Sunday!

MY FAVORITES!! I think I might call them SQUID .... unless you have a better idea??? >> Mark your calendars for this Sunday 12/6 at 7pm CST for the release of this limited NEW VIEW batch that includes EXCLAMATION, AALTO, SQUID and one other design that I'll share later today..... . . . I usually save my favorite for last, but I'm too excited to not let them cut in line! The challenge for this design (and the final to follow) was to adapt the HANNAH bodies in a way that didn't make the look like bodies - or at least human bodies. They still evoke squid bodies, and I love that reference within the context of new visions, seeing differently, or changing because of the dynamic way that squids change themselves. #silvercocoon

The short AALTO earring in burgundy & peach. Stay tuned: Tomorrow I will share the last two new-expression designs (more wild & including my personal favorite) ... Also: I will announce the day&time that this batch will be released online >> SOON! . . . #silvercocoon #newexpression #lookagain #seedifferently #resee #imaginesomethingnew #everydayjewelry #classicdesign #simplestyle #aaltoearring #colorblocking #playfulearrings #gotoearrings #easyjewelry

I'm thinking about calling these new ones AALTO ... they will also come in a shorter version and with many color combos. I hope to release this new limited batch this weekend. Stay tuned!!! >>> . . More about the earrings: Something about them reminds my body of being around the buildings of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. I think it might be the specific tile he developed and used in/on his buildings that they are reminiscent of. They are long with a rounded curve that created a wonderful texture when installed en masse. I loved them so much that I even bought my dad a vintage Aalto tile 25 years ago when I was living in Finland as an exchange student. His experimental house Muuratsalo was especially special display of his tiles. > These earrings required so many mis-steps (or non-steps?) to come about: made-up of parts not intended to go together, requiring a new level of openness and creativity that I could only achieve by spending the last 6 months away from jewelry and deep in fine art. #silvercocoon #everydayjewelry #aaltoearring #redandturquoise #simplestyle #basics #classics #classicdesign #newexpression

Of course, there are smaller ones, too!! If I were to give these a name, I think it would be EXCLAMATION. What do you think?? >> Stay tuned for more new expressions with old parts. Maybe the whole collection could be named something like ... NEW GLASSES or LEMONADE or ... "living through 2020 makes me see my whole life differently" Again, welcome your thoughts on these matters!! 😄