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They’re All Gonna Laugh at You

kiersten — Wed, 03 May 2017 13:32:20 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve added an update, but I’m so excited about these new necklaces! The husband and I have long been conceptualizing, designing, and making a bunch of new pieces for our little jewelry shop, Half Shut. We started off with the text base pieces, but have since moved on to something a little more fun and different.

First up are these Carrie bucket of blood necklaces created for a Stephen King tribute show opening at Gallery 1988 in LA, this Friday! They’re silver plated buckets on an 18in chain, with red beaded tassels dangling down, and a Limited Edition of 50. Available this Friday at the gallery or online through G1988 starting on Saturday afternoon!

They’re All Gonna Laugh at You

Limited Edition of 50

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Gold Series Necklace SAMPLE SALE

kiersten — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:31:56 +0000

Happy New Year! Oh boy, I’m so far behind on updates, but I wanted to jump ahead and post about a jewelry sample sale I’m having. Although many of the originals are still available through Gallery 1988, I have about 2-3 sample necklaces (ones used for photos/promotion) of each available for a discounted price through my Etsy shop. Please contact me if you have any questions!

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Now Available: Necklaces About Nothing

kiersten — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 23:59:17 +0000

They’re now available through Gallery 1988 (East)! Gold-plated, handcrafted by yours truly, each is available in small numbers. More info HERE

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Seinfeld in Gold: Necklaces About Nothing

kiersten — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:11:20 +0000

So, it’s been a crazy few months. What’s felt like a million projects and jobs all due one right after the other, lots of big decisions, mom duty, and attempting to completely redo my site has left me wondering how the hell it’s already October. Anyway, in between all that my husband and I have continued to expand on our fun little jewelry-making venture.

As everyone knows, Seinfeld is my all-time favorite show (proof here and here), so I was THRILLED when I got invited to participate in Galley 1988 (East)’s ‘Art Show About Nothing’. We decided to do a small, limited line of affordable pieces based on some of my favorite lines from the show, 5 quotes all together. They are all gold-plated, handcrafted, and boxed in hand-stamped box inspired by black & white cookies because,.. SEINFELD. They will be available in small quantities starting next Saturday through Gallery 1988.

Follow me on Instagram for more info as time gets closer!

‘They’re Real and They’re Spectacular’

Plate: 2.25in x 1in

18in split chain

‘The Jerkstore Called, They’re Running Out of You’

Plate: 2.25in x 1.25in

18in chain

‘The Sea Was Angry That Day My Friend’

Plate: 1in x 2.25in

18in chain

‘Schmoopie’

Plate: 1.75in x .5in

16in split chain

’Giddy Up’

Plate: 1.5 in x 1in

16in split chain

signed with a tag!

‘look to the cookie’ boxes

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Clue: The Movie Necklace

kiersten — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:34:08 +0000

It’s been a long while since I’ve done an update.. I’ve been posting all my recent work on Instagram + I started a Tumblr page, but sadly my blog remains neglected. I’m starting a redesign of my site, so the posts here may be few and far between in the meantime. But I absolutely couldn’t wait to post this next project.. Anyone who knows me knows that Clue is my favorite movie of all time. So when Gallery 1988 asked me if I wanted to participate in a show dedicated to it, I JUMPED at the chance!

My husband and I have been slowly collaborating on a few jewelry projects, so I thought I’d like to do another piece for this show. I really wanted to create something that I wanted to wear, and as we started the process, they couldn’t be finished quick enough for me. :) I decided I wanted to do my favorite quote (and there’s a million in that movie), ‘One plus two plus one plus one..’. So we created a piece that says just that.

Gold plated on an 18inch chain, and boxed in very special packaging (if you’re a die-hard fan like me, you’ll appreciate the black + purple boxes), they will be available at Gallery 1988 starting this Saturday for $60! I couldn’t be more excited.

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Crazy 4 Cult: Back in LA

kiersten — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:20:08 +0000

UPDATE: Original brass 1/1 necklace and shadowbox now available HERE.

So excited to be included in my 7th (or is it 8th?) year at Gallery 1988′s Crazy 4 Cult! This year I wanted to try something a little different, so I enlisted the help of my husband, and together we recreated the maze from The Shining.. In wearable necklace form!

Made from Brass Alloy #260, it took 18.6 million revolutions on our CNC machine to cut out! We went through so many attempts to get the right one. It hangs in a black shadowbox, with a reversible back panel (so it can lay on flat black or the rug pattern from the Overlook Hotel) so it can be displayed as a piece of art as well. Really excited about this one. We’re thinking of doing a small run of these in the future, so if interested, please email me!

Crazy 4 Cult: Back in LA opens Friday December 12th, 7-10pm. Check it out, it’s going to be awesome this year!

IN PROCESS:

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Ghostbusters 3oth Anniversary

kiersten — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:21:44 +0000

So psyched to be a part of this show! And that I was able to squeeze in one last painting before taking a 2 month ‘new-baby’ break. After so many years of doing pop-culture related pieces, it can sometimes seem like there’s nothing original left to do, with so much overlap between galleries & shows. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE working on these shows, and am so grateful for every invite I get, but I decided this year to cut back on the amount of ones I participate in.

But when G1988 asked me about this one, it was a no-brainer. One of my favorite movies, and a big anniversary to boot. I decided to keep it simple, and base my piece off of one of the 1st scenes in the movie.. Dr. Peter Venkman’s ESP test.

This show will be traveling from NYC, to LA, Chicago, & then San Diego Comic-Con. First up is NYC opening this Saturday! Info on flyer below.

Venkman’s ESP Test

Flashe paint on wood panel, sealed in resin

11in x 8in

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Crazy 4 Cult 7: Back in New York

kiersten — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:46:12 +0000

I can’t believe this will already be my 6th year participating in Gallery 1988′s Crazy 4 Cult show! Time flies. In the past I’ve tackled PeeWee’s Big Adventure, Mulholland Drive, Ferris Bueller, Goonies, Escape From NY, & Strange Brew.. But this year I decided to do a piece based on my absolute FAVORITE movie of all time: Clue. I’ve seen it literally a hundred times, can quote it from beginning to end and still find it as funny as ever. this one was fun.

Crazy 4 Cult 7: Back in NY opens this Friday, December 13th, from 7-10pm.

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One Plus Two Plus Two Plus One

11in x 11in, Flash on wood, sealed in resin

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Detailed promo for the show:

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BIG FALL SALE

kiersten — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:16:38 +0000

In celebration of my favorite season, (& in hopes that I will finally give my studio the cleaning it needs), I will be having a HUGE sale on all my original work, prints, & drawings starting this week.

I recently received some of my pop-culture pieces (the ‘Days Off‘ & terrarium pieces) back from Gallery 1988, and will be discounting them up to 50% off! I will also be offing $15 off all prints, & $10 off all original drawings. Buy any two pieces & get free shipping (w/in the US only).

Sale will start this Tuesday, October 15th through my Etsy store. Please feel free to email me with any questions!

some available ORIGINALS (that will be up to 50% off!):

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SAY HI TO THE BAD GUY: Frank Booth

kiersten — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:29:44 +0000

It’s been a long while since my last update, but things have been really busy around here with work & non-work related stuff. So happy to finally be back at it in the studio! I’ve been working on this piece for Gallery 1988 West’s upcoming Say Hi to the Bad Guy, presented by Crazy 4 Cult.

This time around artists will be focusing on their favorite villain from any cult film.. Even though I have many favorites, I decided to go with Frank Booth from Blue Velvet, because I believe him to be the creepiest, craziest bad guy of them all. A psychopathic drug dealer, pimp, and sadist, he is both a horrible and fascinating character, who easily has some of the most memorable scenes of all time.

Show opens Friday, October 18th at Gallery 1988 West in LA.

Frank Booth

Flashe paint on wood, sealed in resin

10in x 16.5in

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