Kristyn Cooper

Artist's CV

Kristyn Cooper, Peaceful (closed)

  

Kristyn Cooper, Peaceful (open)

 

 

PEACEFUL

sterling silver, paper, resin and lapis lazuli
locket is 2.75 in. tall x 1.75 in. wide and 1 in. deep
$675

 


 

 


“Composition of Memory” is a personal exploration of faded moments and experiences.  Each locket contains fragments of childhood memories that influenced who I have become.  My hope is that these pieces spark something in the viewer that speaks to their unique experience, allowing them to form their own bond with these magical objects.
Kristyn Cooper, 2011

photographs by Jeff Crawford


 

 

 






Kristyn Cooper, Fairy Tale (Ring Box)

  

Kristyn Cooper, Fairy Tale (Ring Box) open

 

 

FAIRY TALE (RING BOX)

sterling silver locket with amethyst, paper and resin
the locket is 2.25 in. diameter x 1.25 in. deep
$860

Kristyn Cooper, Fairy Tale (Ring Box) open


 

 

ARTIST STATEMENT:

A locket is instantly recognized as an object that has a story to tell.  It draws us in and compels us to open the tiny, hinged door to discover something within. 

“Composition of Memory” is a personal exploration of faded moments and experiences.  Each locket contains fragments of childhood memories that influenced who I have become.  My hope is that these pieces spark something in the viewer that speaks to their unique experience, allowing them to form their own bond with these magical objects.

Living in an era that is characterized by disposable objects has compelled me to create pieces that are more than ephemeral trinkets to be acquired and quickly forgotten.  I want everything I create to someday reach the status of ‘heirloom’.  My goal is to combine materials that have a high level of permanence with quality craftsmanship and classic design to create lasting objects to be cherished and admired for generations to come. 

Kristyn Cooper, 2011


 

 

 

NIkki Thériault, chats with artist Kristyn Cooper, before her opening on Friday, April 15.
Together, they talk about the ideas for her new, one-of-a-kind lockets.

Kristyn Cooper, Secret Diary (closed)

SECRET DIARY

sterling silver and paper
1.5 in. diameter and 0.75 in. deep
SOLD

The artist gratefully acknowledges the support of


Kristyn Cooper, Tiny Ice Blossom Earrings

TINY ICE BLOSSOM EARRINGS

oxidized sterling silver - hand pierced and natural fresh water pearls
total length is 1.25 in.

$70

 

  

Kristyn Cooper, Ice Blossom Earrings

ICE BLOSSOM EARRINGS

sterling silver - hand pierced
total length is 1.75 in.

$75

 

 

Kristyn Cooper's Spellbound necklace, thick antique detail bracelet and antique detail ring

SPELLBOUND

sterling silver oxidized full linked hand-pierced necklace with labradorite
19.5 inches in length, labradorite pendant is 1 in.
$560

ANTIQUE DETAIL RING

sterling silver oxidized ring in size 6.75
ring design is 1 x 0.5 in.
SOLD

THICK ANTIQUE DETAIL BRACELET

oxidized sterling silver - hand pierced
7.5 in. in length x 0.5 in.
$220

Kristyn Cooper, Spellbound detail

SPELLBOUND (detail)

 

Kristyn Cooper, Antique Lace

ANTIQUE LACE

oxidized sterling silver linked hand-pierced necklace in front with silver chain at back with crystal quartz
18 inches in length
$440

 

Kristyn Cooper, Courtly Carnelian

COURTLY CARNELIAN

sterling silver pendant necklace with faceted carnelian
18 inches in length, carnelian pendant is 0.75 in.
$240

 

Kristyn Cooper, Queen's Carnelian

QUEEN'S CARNELIAN

sterling silver full linked hand-pierced necklace with faceted carnelian
18 inches in length
$540

 

Kristyn Cooper, Painted Agate

PAINTED AGATE

sterling silver pendant necklace with striped agate
18 inches in length
$230

 

clasps on these necklaces and bracelets are handmade and as shown:

hand made clasp

Kristyn Cooper, Antique detail bracelet, fine

ANTIQUE DETAIL BRACELET (FINE)

oxidized sterling silver, hand pierced
7 inches in length
$130

Kristyn Cooper, Medallion oxidized sterling silver ring with pearl

MEDALLION RING

oxidized sterling silver ring with pearl
1 inch diameter, size 9
$140

 

Kristyn Cooper, Bird's Egg

BIRD'S EGG

oxidized sterling silver pendant necklace with Chinese picture stone
18 inches in length
$240

 

Kristyn Cooper, Heirloom Onyx

HEIRLOOM ONYX

sterling silver oxidized full linked hand-pierced necklace with black onyx
18 inches in length, onyx pendant is 1 in.

$560

You can learn more about Kristyn and follow her blog by clicking below:

Kristyn Cooper's blog 

 

Kristyn Cooper was born in Miramichi, New Brunswick. In 2008, she graduated with Distinction from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design earning a Diploma in Fine Craft (Jewellery/Metal Arts). She also won the "Best in Show" and "Technical Excellence" awards at the year-end metal department exhibition for the excellence presented in her stunning array of diverse metal work.

Cooper has won an array of awards including, “The Beaverbrook Art Gallery Tuition Scholarship” (2007), “The NB Crafts Foundation INC Award for Excellence in Design” (2007), “Best in Show” at the “Forging Reflections: Mind Over Matter” metal exhibition held at NBCCD (2008), the Nel Oudemans Award – The Sheila Hugh MacKay Foundation (2009) and the Heather Stone Emerging Artist of the Year Award – Atlantic Craft Trade Show (2009). In 2008, Cooper was selected to produce fifteen silver pins as gifts for members of the Brazilian Government Community College Delegation that visited New Brunswick - her first public commission. Cooper's work has been in its first international exhibition in 2009, having been invited to showcase a piece at the Canadian Pavillion - "Unity and Diversity" at the Cheongju International Craft Biennale, in South Korea. In 2010 she was recognized with a Creation Grant by the nbarts board. Cooper is a juried member of the New Brunswick Craft Council and is currently an instructor at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.