Kristyn Cooper

 

 

 

Kristyn Cooper, Chocolate Carnelian

TRUFFLE

sterling silver full linked necklace with chocolate carnelian
20 inches in length
$540

 

 

Kristyn Cooper, Queen's Carnelian

QUEEN'S CARNELIAN

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


Kristyn Cooper, Dove's Egg

DOVE'S EGG

sterling silver partial linked necklace with white agate
18 inches in length
$320

 

 

Kristyn Cooper, Painted Agate

PAINTED AGATE

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

 

Kristyn Cooper, Medallion ring with pearl

MEDALLION RING WITH PEARL, POLISHED

sterling silver polished ring with pearl
medallion is 1 inch in diameter
$150

come visit the gallery to see other rings and bracelets by Kristyn Cooper

ARTIST STATEMENT:

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.

Each piece in “Shadows of Antiquity” is made from hand-pierced sterling silver sheet that has been oxidized and brushed to achieve a soft glowing finish.

Kristyn Cooper, 2009


 

 


 

 


ANTIQUE JADE

sterling silver and jade
17.5 inches in length
SOLD

 


 

 

 

SPICED BOURBON

sterling silver and Burmese amber
18 inches in length
SOLD

 

 


 

 

FOGGY FOREST DREAMSCAPE

sterling silver and agate
19 inches in length
SOLD

 

 


 

 

LACE NIGHTGOWN

sterling silver and crystal quartz
18 inches in length
SOLD

 


GIFT FROM THE FUNDY TIDES

sterling silver and fundy agate
18 inches in length
SOLD

 

  

UNEXPECTED ATTIC TREASURE

sterling silver and fossil jasper
18.5 inches in length
SOLD

 

 

 

RIBBON CANDY

sterling silver and banded agate
18.5 inches in length
SOLD


 

 

 

CLASSIC SCROLL

sterling silver
17.5 inches in length
SOLD

 


 

 

STATELY TURQUOISE

sterling silver and turquoise
19 inches in length
SOLD

 

 


 

 

FOR THE BLACKSMITH'S DAUGHTER

sterling silver and carnelian
18 inches in length
SOLD

 

clasps on these necklaces are handmade and as shown:

 


 

 

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.

In addition to achieving high marks at NBCCD, Kristyn has won various 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, Kristyn 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. Kristyn'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. She is a juried member of the New Brunswick Craft Council.