I Left My Heart in San Francisco

My San Francisco money clip was featured in another treasury, check it out!

Web Feature

One of my pieces was recently featured in this seasonal treasury, enjoy!

Back in Action!

I have re-opened my studio and my etsy shop! Please come on by and take a gander!

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!

My sister Jane and I will have a booth at the Holiday Shopping Extravaganza selling our one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and clothing from vintage textiles. Please come check it out!

Here's a sneak peak of some of my wares..

eclectic sterling earrings

a variety of handmade designer etched cuffs

handmade sterling necklaces and bracelets

money clips and cuffs etched with local maps

one-of-a-kind mixed metal pieces

Cutting the Red Tape

I have just opened an Etsy shop to peddle my wares! Check out my handcrafted limited production and one-of-a-kind wearable jewelry at HannahRuth Designs. Please take a look and share with your friends! Thanks for helping me spread the word, I love you all.

Here's a sneak peak of some of my shop items....

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahRuthDesigns

(A special thanks to the beautiful and talented Lexielove, my fabulous model )

Babies Need Jewelry Too

Hello hello, just dropping a line to let y'all know you can now purchase some of my work (including hand-forged jewelry, earrings, and sweet stamped baby cuffs) at shopSCAD, located at 340 Bull St. here in Savannah. Feel free to drop by or check out their website!

Dangerous Fashion

Fashion week (more like month) is a big deal around here. The SCAD fashion show is this weekend, as is our departmental trunk show Bijoux In Bloom, and plenty of other show openings and such.

Please come and support your local artisans! There will be TONS of amazing handmade jewelry and accessories for sale.

Roots to Branches, a collection.

Here are some images of my recent work from my senior collection. Eventually I will get some professional photos taken, but for now my own amateur attempts will do. I have included my artist statement so you can get the gist of my concept and motivation. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Enjoy!

Roots to Branches, neckpiece I

Roots to Branches, neckpiece I detail

Roots to Branches, ring I

Roots to Branches, ring II (rotating ring)

Roots to Branches, neckpiece II

Roots to Branches, neckpiece II detail

Roots to Branches, bracelet I

Roots to Branches, bracelet I (on model)

Coming from a very tight knit family of farmers, I am literally rooted to the land I grew up on. Though this connection is strong, I also have a passion for travel and exploration that lures me places far from my home. This body of work illustrates the struggle for balance between these two intangible, and perhaps irreconcilable situations. Combining several mediums and techniques to characterize my curiosity, I create forms that symbolize unity, balance, and connections among chaos. Some components allude to the solidarity and security of home, while others embody the nomadic freedom of travel. In the same way one may bring a memento from home to carry with them on a journey, or display souvenirs from past travels, these elements contain each other; the notion of existing in one space while desiring another. The connections between components illustrate the attempt to marry the two situations, but ultimately describe the moment of experiencing one while simultaneously longing for the other.

Eclectic

On April 30th, my peers and I had an exhibition to display our senior collections. All of our work was distinctly different, and the show was a beautifully eclectic compilation. We took silly Polaroids for our promotional postcards and then displayed them with our work. There was a great turnout and fun was had by all!