Jun 5, 2013
New Brooch Design by Gustav Reyes
This month I have some free shop time since I don't have any shows! I'm excited to go in different directions with the work. Check out the new brooch.
May 31, 2013
When Form Functions by Gustav Reyes
Modern forms give way to impeccable functionality in the collection of bent wood jewelry by Gustav Reyes. Reyes' handmade pieces exemplify subtle sophistication.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2FK1C_jy50
Apr 9, 2013
Form & Function
I'm coming out of a short period of creators block and really getting into the rhythm. Pieces like this are satisfying. Not only is this piece beautiful and elegant, but also maintains a perfect balance of form and function.
The old design adage - KIS(S): Keep It Simple (Stupid)
The old design adage - KIS(S): Keep It Simple (Stupid)
Apr 8, 2013
Smithsonian Craft Bound
The Smithsonian Craft Show is coming up at the end of this month in Washington DC. Until then, I'll be in the shop. Check out the new design I developed today. SmithsonianCraftShow.org
Feb 13, 2013
Kickstarter Project Launches on Valentine's Day!
View the Kickstarter Project here!
The Project
I am asking for support to obtain a wood compression machine so that I can reduce my carbon footprint by sourcing locally fallen trees and by limiting the use of precious resources. My desire is to design and share unique and sustainable handcrafted pieces with those who connect to the material and the work. Obtaining the machine would be sustainable in the following ways:>Source Locally, Save Trees
With the machine in Chicago, it would be possible to use wood that would have already been taken down for construction or by natural processes.
>Reduce Resources
As it is, the wood I use is sourced from the Midwest, then shipped out west to Washington, compressed and shipped back for use. With the machine in Chicago, we would cut down shipping and create a more streamline and sustainable process.
>Reduce Wood Waste
Wood is one of our greatest resources, it has provided shelter, warmth and tools for thousands of years. The compressed wood allows me to reduce the amount of cut off or waste that is produced to create my work. Which means, less wood on the floor and more to use!
>Eliminate Use of Chemicals and Glues
Traditional methods of bending wood require harmful chemicals and glues, with compressed wood chemicals and glues are not used, therefore creating a healthier work environment.
Jan 23, 2013
Fashion Photoshoot featuring my work!
Check out this fresh photos for a fashion spread in DList Magazine out in Seattle! Stylist Jenascia Chakos has incorporated my work in the past but she really highlighted it in this shoot! She made the work come to life! Thanks to all who collaborated!
Nov 19, 2012
Coming Full Circle with Dark Rye
Coming Full Circle from Dark Rye on Vimeo.
I've never felt like more of a rockstar than during this project with Dark Rye - an online magazine and division of Whole Foods.
In early October, I was whisked away to Brooklyn to enjoy a beautiful evening of amazing food, drinks and the coolest people. The festivities were followed by four days of intense filming for a video that highlights my company Simply Wood Rings and how I became a wood jeweler.
The experience was rewarding in many ways. I feel extremely honored to have my art acknowledged by creative and thoughtful people. (ie. Caitlin and Kelly of Dark Rye - Thank you!). Each of us came from different perspectives but are working towards the same fundamental existence.
An existence where our passions are an integral part of our lives. As a society we've moved so far away from creating our own existence. We are shuffled into a routine that doesn't enrich our lives, but only feeds the machine. I have been there in my life and now I see the importance of rejecting those ideas of how we should live and live in a way that feeds the soul.
Below are a few examples of the salvaged wood rings I have created over the years. I incorporate found materials as a way of giving new life to discarded objects and imbedding meaning into each ring I create. I've used wood from such things as xylophone keys, baseball bats, childhood swings and dino bone.
Available at SimplyWoodRings.com
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