Having been born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, coming full circle to now support the Boulder creative community that nurtured me feels really fulfilling in a deep way. It was here, after all, that I took my first art classes with the inimitable Jeffy Griffin, which left their indelible mark even to this day (Jeffy, my paper mache “screamer” monster still guards my soldering and polishing area, just so you know!). When I’m in town, I often try to pay a visit to the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, which does an amazing job of bringing together world-class and local art in a way that feels accessible and inclusive, yet thought-provoking. For this reason, I’m super proud to be participating in this year’s BMoCA ARTMIX auction, where proceeds will be going to the museum.
Talisman Fine Jewelry will have two items available for purchase: a mismatched Spiral and Wave earring set, and the Portal Ring, all in recycled 14k gold. These are some of my favorite pieces from the collection; I find that the Spiral and Wave earring combo together tell a story both of the way energy and matter naturally move according to sacred geometry, as well as the way in which human life evolves on a macro- and micro-level. You can take a deeper dive into that heady backstory, or just enjoy them for their aesthetic beauty, along with the Portal Ring, which offers an organic, subtly voluptuous take on a classic gold dome ring.
Spiral and Wave mismatched earring set, $264. Available at the BMoCA ARTMIX auction.
For those interested, this year’s ARTMIX will include an on-site exhibition and an online auction with over 100 artists’ works to bid on. The event opens with a reception on September 17th at 6pm. I highly recommend buying your tickets to the opening reception now to make sure you have the opportunity to see all of the beautiful pieces in person before bidding. Tickets can be purchased here. Meanwhile, the auction itself runs online through October 2nd for those who can’t make the in-person opening. If you find yourself at the opening, though, I encourage you to look for me and say hello!
XX, Vanessa
Portal Ring, $995. Available at the BMoCA ARTMIX auction.