Janet Klein

Nov 6, 2009 by admin

After owning/running a gallery for 17 years in metropolitan Columbus, Ohio, I moved to rural Livermore, Colorado in 1997 in search of a simpler, less frantic way of life. Although I’ve designed and exhibited beaded jewelry for 20 years, it was time to move on to something more whimsical.

I developed beaded leaded glass crystal mobiles actually in 1985 and sold them in my gallery along with my beaded jewelry. Since moving to Colorado I have dumped the retail gallery concept for the gypsy life of a show artist. Travelling is one of my favorite activities as it introduces me to new colors and textures of landscape and wildlife. I find the work of other artists I meet, inspiring! They are my “Art School”. There is always a new idea or a new take on an old one.

The evolution of the designs of the mobiles is toward a clean, uncluttered look which can be enjoyed up close or at a distance under any sort of lighting. Sometimes my inspiration is a new crystal or a new color combination I find in nature or the texture of a painting seen at a show.

The beads I choose for the mobiles are high grade semi-precious gemstones, handmade beads from friends of mine who are glass bead artists (yes, a whole other world), potters, and handmade beads from many cultures. Before manufacturing jewelry parts and figurines, Strass-Swarovski made chandeliers for 100 years and still produces the best chandelier pieces in the world. I use feathers (fly-tying) to add motion to the mobiles. The findings are sterling silver or 12K gold filled. All are strung on braided steel cable for durability.

My mobiles are more than just a crystal on the end of a beaded strand. They are truly “jewelry for the house”. They are a collection of fine materials from artisans from around the world, designed to evoke a feeling of continuity, completeness, and unity with other cultures around the world.

Shows: Boulder Creek Festival Arts Tent, Denver’s Holiday Food and Gift, Estes Park Fine Arts, Crested Butte Fine Arts, Glenwood Springs Strawberry Days, Snowmass, Evergreen Summerfest and Winterfest, Castle Rock, Jackson (WY), Fountain Hills Great Fair (AZ). I also wholesale to a number of galleries that specialize in one of a kind fine crafts and fine art.

CRYSTAL FANTASIES
Leaded glass crystal mobiles with semi-precious gemstones,
Handmade beads and feathers

To see and purchase Janet’s amazing crystal art click here.

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