CAMEO IS AN ONGOING SERIES FEATURING CANADIAN JEWELLERY ARTISTS. HERE, THEY SHARE THEIR LATEST THOUGHTS AND INSIGHTS, AND GIVE US A PEEK INTO THEIR PRACTICE.
Eve Leclerc, Agence Icone
Cheerful, fun and colourful creatures, looking alive, made of a combination of precious metal and unconventional material, especially porcelain, often with scalloped shapes, that expresses our obsession with public image.
Describe your current work/practice in one sentence.
My imaginary world, where every object is alive, inspires me, just like the funny characters with eyes, antennae, and legs; kind of improbable insects, bacteria, or plankton. The material itself also inspires me. Ultimately, I am fond of creating from my experiences, particularly my vision issues.
What are three things/ideas that inspire you?
What other things do you do besides your jewellery practice?
Using ceramics in my jewelry is something I enjoy, but I also experiment with this material to create sculptures and utility pieces. I'm also looking forward to experimenting with the enamel kiln I bought recently. I love spending most of my time creating because I've been missing it so much in my life previously.
A brooch I made in the second year of my jewelry diploma. Everything that I am doing now was already there, except for the porcelain that I was not allowed to use for that project. Scalloped shapes, hollow forms, patina, and funny creatures. It is like a precursor piece of my current creations. I am also very proud of my last project since I won the Prize of the Private Collection of École de joaillerie de Québec.
What is a favourite piece that you’ve made and why?
Michèle Audet
Titanic, Brooch (2022) oxidized sterling silver, 24k gold keum-boo, stainless steel, cubic zirconia. Image: M.Audet
Michèle Audet Big Cage Triptych, Brooches (2024) plexiglass, linen thread, oxidized copper and sterling silver, stainless steel, 18k gold plated silver, aluminum, lapis lazuli (frame), porcelain, 22k gold overglaze , pearls, carnelian, stainless steel Image: Marié-Josée Marcotte, Agence Icone
What word pops into your mind when you think of Canadian art jewellery?
Diversity and community
I have two exciting projects coming next: first, I will open my first studio-boutique in Vieux Lévis near Quebec City in June. And in July, I will be at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts for “Rethinking Stone Setting”with Sarah Parker.
What is coming up next for you?
Published: 2024/06/12
