Jewelry Artist
Tres Chic Handcrafted Fashion Jewelry
www.treschicfashionjewelry.com
www.blog.treschicfashionjewelry.com
http://www.facebook.com/altelfi
324 Meridian Drive
Redwood Shores, CA 94065
650-868-8875
ARTIST STATEMENT/BIO:
As a Jewelry Artist, I am inspired to design and craft jewelry that reflects the soul and beauty of the materials. Jewelry, which accentuates the wearer’s personality and style, is fashion forward, beautiful yet affordable. Whether classic or contemporary, each piece is unique and meticulously handcrafted.
Born and raised in Austria I was fortunate to grow up in an environment where art and craft was encouraged. Life has taken me across the European Continent, Middle East, Africa and New York to San Francisco. Always returning full of creativity, appreciation and respect for the uniqueness of different cultures and nature’s endless combination of colors, textures, shapes and symbols.
My designs have evolved to reflect the passage of time and place while embracing my European heritage where good design, quality materials and handcrafted jewelry are a hallmark.
Membership:
- The Main Gallery, Redwood City
- NAPW National Association of Professional Women, New York
- East Valley Artists Association, San Jose
- ARTS RWC, Redwood City
- Peninsula Arts Council, Belmont
PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy is to design and craft jewelry that reflects the soul and beauty of the materials.
Trendsetting yet timeless creations allow for a custom fit that flatters the wearer. Each piece is unique and handcrafted in a combination of materials:
Sterling silver, stainless steel, 14Kt gold chains and beads are strung or wire-wrapped, and mixed with base metal links, high quality gems, Swarovski crystals, European glass beads, epoxy resin and other re/up-cycled components.
EXHIBITIONS:
Switzerland:
- Tanz Traum, Uster/Zürich
California:
- The Main Gallery, Redwood City
- Gallery Saratoga, Saratoga
- Hot Mango Pickle Gallery, Palo Alto
- Fibre Arts Design, Palo Alto
- Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara
- Filoli Gardens, Woodside
- Villa Montalvo, Saratoga
- Silicon Valley Open Studios, Cupertino
- Loma Prieta Community Center, Los Gatos “Holiday Art and Gift Fair”
- East Valley Artists, San Jose “Annual Show”
- Domenico Winery, San Carlos
- Holly Hill Urban Style, San Carlos
