jewelry that shapeshifts
jewelry that shapeshifts
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rara avis objects
“Rara Avis is jewelry designed as mobiles; nearly weightless, 3D, interchangable sculptures.”
Long captivated by the hypnotic beauty of mobiles, I find the way they transform and shapeshift as they move through the air mesmerizing. This fascination is reflected in Rara Avis jewelry, where many pieces are designed to echo that sense of movement. Like mobiles, they can be reoriented to create entirely new shapes and shadows, offering endless ways to wear and see them.
Rara Avis has been a dream in the making since my childhood. My very first “jewelry show” took place in the 5th grade at my local craft fair.
That early love of jewelry grew into a lifelong passion. I went on to earn dual Master of Arts degrees from the Savannah College of Art & Design, specializing in jewelry design and fashion marketing. Along the way, I also honed my craft by earning positions in work-study and assistantship programs at the Penland School of Craft and the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, as well as studied at the New York Jewelry Design Institute.
Lines are my greatest inspiration—endlessly versatile and capable of creating vast, intricate shapes.
From the geological folds of agate to the cracked patterns of desert clay and broken sidewalks, these formations spark my creativity and add beauty to even the smallest moments.