A founding member of the iconic Memphis design group, Los Angeles artist Peter Shire creates work that resists categorization. His pieces move fluidly between influences—from Bauhaus to Art Deco—while maintaining an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and subversive humor. Through this lens, Shire challenges conventional boundaries, encouraging fresh dialogue about form, function, and the ever-evolving language of design.
New York designer Sapir Bachar translates her background in luxury textile design into jewelry that whispers of ancient artifacts. Working primarily in sterling silver, she introduces subtle elements of gold, pearl, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that feel both timeless and distinctly modern—or as she calls it, “The New Ancient.” Each design emerges as a quiet revolution in metal, nodding to history while charting new territory.
Portuguese artist Sebastião Lobo crafts jewelry that exists in the space between dream and reality. Working across materials—brass, gold, wood, clay—his constructivist approach yields pieces of surprising sublimity. Each creation invites exploration of texture and form, suggesting narratives while maintaining an air of mystery.
From his New York City studio, Shane Gabier creates pieces that synthesize seemingly disparate influences: modernist design principles, 1970s psychedelia, and the stark poetry of Brutalist architecture. His work demonstrates an assured understanding of form and color, yielding objects that are at once cerebral and sensual, their functionality elevated to an art form.
First Edition is a fine jewelry line by Richmond, Virginia-based metalsmith Shauna Dunn. Drawing inspiration from overlooked, everyday objects, Dunn transforms their quiet beauty into striking, wearable art.
