Threlkel says she is inspired by ancient cultures, interesting and unusual materials and the organic beauty that exists in nature. She sources her materials while beach combing or rock hunting, enhanced with shells, pearls, gemstones combined with gold and silver metals. Each piece is designed and fabricated by hand, matching colors and shapes, transforming elements that are meant to be together into timeless, wearable works of art.
“I have been making jewelry most of my life,” Threlkel ... view more »
Threlkel says she is inspired by ancient cultures, interesting and unusual materials and the organic beauty that exists in nature. She sources her materials while beach combing or rock hunting, enhanced with shells, pearls, gemstones combined with gold and silver metals. Each piece is designed and fabricated by hand, matching colors and shapes, transforming elements that are meant to be together into timeless, wearable works of art.
“I have been making jewelry most of my life,” Threlkel says, “starting as a child stringing necklaces from shells leading up to 12-years ago when Abalone Queen Jewelry was first conceptualized. My desire to create led to introductory metal smithing classes in the summer of ’22 in Mendocino, wanting to add an enhancement to my original designs. I have since been teaching myself new techniques mostly by improvisation, experimentation and online tutorials. Creating the collection of Abalone Queen jewelry represents a spiritual “treasure” for me, a sort of quest in the discovery of knowledge, creative alchemy and finding what’s truly precious in the process.”
Gaer-Smith knew he was destined to be an artist before he was ten years old. Since Santa Cruz was his home town, he fell right into the love of the ocean wave, and learned to surf at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River alongside the Santa Cruz surf legends of the 1960s.
In 1969, Dustin moved to Point Arena. For over 50 years his love of the North Coast is evident in the works he creates, including sculpture of carved wood and forged metal, drawings, paintings and constructions. He has created commercial signage, faux painted floors, forged gates and even a custom painted travel trailer covered with images of Arena Cove, forever a favorite subject. Dustin’s art commentary has become legacy – it is historic folk art capturing the significance of Arena Cove in the 1960s – 1970s.
The Coast Highway Art Collective is located at 284 Main St., Point Arena, the little red building with the big yellow sun, located next to the Redwood Credit Union. Regular hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. This exhibit runs from September 1-28th.
Visit the website at www.coast-highway-artists.com for information about the collective’s artists, upcoming events and how to join.
To find out more about becoming a member of the Collective, contact Ling-Yen Jones via the website above or call 707-882-3616 to leave a message.
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