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About the Artist
Here I'll offer a little bit of insight about myself and my art. With a small forewarning, I'm a little quirky when it comes to writing free form. I'm a bit of an artist, always creating and observing things, little things like fall mushrooms surrounded in moss. I also enjoy the natural history of our planet, as well as the progression of human history. Then my interests spread to the skies, the planets and into the stars, then a little further still. I enjoy the awareness of patterns of energy, and they are always in my thoughts, in my eyes, pulsing through my fingertips, and just generally circulating about everything.
Along with being a painter, a musician and a performance artist, I am a self taught jeweller experimenting with sculptural body art and unique ornamental wear. Working with crystals since a young age, I still recall trying to wrap my first rocks. Slippery little guys, they were densely encased in copper wire. I recall the color of the deep green of bloodstone, and the rich red of jasper surrounded in that copper color. I never forgot that, and as I grew older and kept adding minerals to my personal collection, the art of working with metals seemed to naturally appear again. It gives me great satisfaction to work with rocks and crystals on a very intimate level. Being a multidisciplinary artist, I've occasionally pondered upon the route that carried me to making jewellery. Something about the language of body art and the history of it has struck a genuine passion in me, riding on waves of obscure communication within the self in relation to the world and universe that enfolds around us, as well as the universe in which we embody microcosmically.
About the Jewellery
My jewellery represents a contemporary reinterpretation of global indigenous cultural art. The conceptual foundations of ancient designs are incorporated into my work as inspirations which reflect the intimate relationship between the modern world and how it has evolved from the primal expressions of antiquity. Each design is intricately woven by hand, and completely one of a kind, using the purest of metals combined with semiprecious gemstones and raw and exotic gemstones.
Events
Upcoming Events
Opened December 1, 2010 - Currently open: “Dragonseed Jewellery Store and Showcase”, Dragonseed Shop with works available for purchase at our permanent location, 273 Algoma St. S. in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Recent Events
March 26, 2011: “Urban Infill Downtown Art Exhibition”, hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Performance art display with body art adornments, exhibiting "Water and Fire", with Helen Leaf Black and Luna Black dressed in body paint, handmade clothing, and Dragonseed Jewellery.
January 22, 2011: “Derelicte 2011 – A Fashion Odyssey”, hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Featured presentation entitled “Dark and Light", with Helen Leaf Black and Carol Kajorinne dressed with copper head dresses, breast plates, belly chains, and body paint”
December 4 - 5, 2010: “December Dreams Arts and Crafts Show”, hosted by the Lakehead Rotary Club; CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay, Ontario. – Works available for purchase
November 20 - 21, 2010: “Artisans Northwest 40th Annual Art and Fine Craft Show”, hosted by the ANW (Artisans Northwest committee); Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario. – Works available for purchase
March 24, 2010: “Urban Infill Downtown Art Exhibition”, hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Performance art display with body art adornments, re-exhibiting “Kali's Encrypted File”
March 27, 2010: “Tokyo Pop and Shock”, at Black Pirates Pub hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Performance art
January 23, 2010: “Derelicte 2010 – A Fashion Odyssey”, hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Featured presentation entitled “'Kali's Encrypted File' with copper head dress, breast plate, belly chains, and body paint”
December 5, 2009 – January 9, 2010: “21st Annual Regional Juried Exhibition”, hosted by Definitely Superior Art Gallery; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Featured jewellery piece entitled “'Organic Mechanics' with copper, stainless steel, and various minerals”
December 5, 2009: “Art Zoom”, hosted by the Heart of the Harbour business collective; Thunder Bay, Ontario. Multiple items featured – Works available for purchase
November 28 – 29, 2009: “December Dreams Arts and Craft Show”, hosted by the Lakehead Rotary Club of Thunder Bay; Thunder Bay, Ontario. – Works available for purchase
November 20 – 21, 2009: “Artisans Northwest 39th Annual Art and Fine Craft Show”, hosted by the ANW (Artisans Northwest committee); Thunder Bay, Ontario. – Works available for purchase
August 6 – 9, 2009: “Live from the Rock Folk Festival”, hosted by Live From The Rock Folk And Blues Society; Red Rock, Ontario. – Works available for purchase
Venues
Dragonseed Jewellery is available through the following venues:
Dragonseed Jewellery Shop and Showcase
Lower Level- Sand and Sea - 273 Algoma Street South
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3C3
(807) 935-2332
Red Earth Imports
196 Algoma Street South
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3B9
(807) 767-1557
Etsy Global Online Marketplace
http://dragonseed.etsy.com
Dragonseed Jewellery
http://www.dragonseedcave.com
For purchasing assistance please refer to my FAQ.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.dragonseedcave.com
Email: helenleafblack@dragonseedcave.com, [email]
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