Fold & Folly Ebony

Ebony, Sterling Silver, Silicon

1 1/8 in x 13/16 in x 1 in

My work is about designing confidence. Materials that are free to be repurposed in a new beautiful way affirms the abundance that surrounds us and compliments the wearer’s consciousness and style. The natural materials like wood and antler reflect life’s natural scape while metal frames the jewelry with an industrial quality. I want my designs to look or actually be kinetic in a thoughtful architectural way. With all the home replanting I have done, I have learned to take home with me through my designs. The fabrication process of shaping metal with wood and antler allows a sense of mutual formation to occur as the metal folds onto the wood and rests in the inlay.

Creating a unique juxtaposition of natural and industrial materials has also been a way for me to challenge what society deems valuable. By using materials that are largely accessible or reclaimed, I can design wearables that speak to something warm, relatable, and even reachable. The design can then flourish as much as what is forming it.

Artist Bio:
Lyndsey Rieple is a jewelry artist and instructor based in Colorado Springs. Her work explores the relationship between material, process, and how people come to understand objects—through sentiment, connection, style, design, and the meanings we attach to the things we keep close. Her background in dance and other hands-on disciplines shaped in early curiosities about how skills are learned and embodied.