The Artist
It starts with a sheet of metal.
Designer Christine Rio
Professional Memberships:
SNAG: Society of North American Goldsmiths https://www.snagmetalsmith.org/ VMAA: Vancouver Metal Arts Association https://vancouvermetalarts.com/ Collaborations: Nour de la Garza FW 2018 https://www.nourdelagarza.com/ Fashion Editorials: XIOX Magazine, Issue 2, Volume 9 April 2018 "Alien Nation" Featuring "Longing" ring http://www.xioxmagazine.com/ Ellements Magazine, July 17, Set 3 http://ellementsmagazine.com/ Photographer: Dayna Weststeyn Jewelry: Slate Jewelry, FW17: Foreboding Fashion: Apidi, Emily's Creatives Makeup: Ashley Paints Faces Model: Kate Statham Elegant Magazine, June 17, Men #1 http://elegantmag.com/welcome/ Photographer: Dayna Weststeyn Jewelry: Slate Jewelry, FW17: Foreboding Fashion: Apidi, Emily's Creatives Makeup: Ashley Paints Faces Model: Kate Statham Press Tatler's Magazine - April, May, June 2019 Tatler's Treasure Hunt April: SPECT earrings May: Hydra collar June: Pandora earrings https://www.tatler.com/ Trends Magazine July - December 2018 "Timeless Accessories" by Sarah Murray https://www.trendsmagazine.ca/ Fraser Focus, Joy TV, Dec. 20 ,2017 My wonderful client Marlene, and I, are at 2:27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7VjdErweMw&feature=youtu.be Switch Magazine, Dec. 14, 2016 http://www.switch-magazine.net/prendi-larte-e-indossala/ "Slate creations Jewelry doesn't follow all the rules and dogmas of "sacred art Goldsmith ', but one thing for sure: each piece is unique and beautiful in its kind," (translated from Italian w/ google translate) The Advice Sisters, Dec. 4, 2016 http://www.advicesisters.com/fashion/jewels-affordable-to-give-but-tempting-to-keep "each is truly a beautiful original" Elle Canada, September 2016 http://www.ellecanada.com/fashion/fashion-weeks/article/3-designers-to-watch-at-vancouver-fashion-week "the pieces have an intriguing, rough-around-the-edges quality." Populist, September 2016 http://www.thisispopulist.com/7-designers-to-watch-out-for-at-vancouver-fashion-week/ "Unlike anything you’ve seen (with their rough-around-the-edges appeal) these pieces speak for themselves and definitely are a cause for conversation." CTV Morning Live, March 2016 https://www.facebook.com/Slate-Jewelry-70205742431/?ref=bookmarks# Host Keri Adams tries on "Torn" on CTV Morning Live . |
What is Slate Jewelry?
It is a balance between refined and bold. Introvert and extrovert. Beauty and imperfection. Christine handcrafts metalwork pieces of wearable art that strike a balance between classic minimalism and luxurious details. Outside of the usual jewelry categories of “fine” or “fashion,” Christine’s work stands on its own, giving voice to her organic “modern relic” design style. Influenced by movement and texture, history and surrealism, her work blends modern lines with a sense of found objects. Christine Rio is a Canadian designer, with over 12 years experience crafting jewelry in her home studio in Victoria, BC. She is the founder and metalsmith behind her contemporary jewelry brand, Slate Jewelry, officially launched in 2016 at Vancouver Fashion Week. She has participated in several international art jewelry exhibitions including Artistar Jewels, Milan Jewelry Week, Automaton 20.21, and Romanian Jewelry Week. Christine holds a degree in Classical Studies, with a focus on Greek and Roman history, from the University of British Columbia. While mostly self-taught, she has pursued additional courses from the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco, along with classes led by noted local jewelry makers. 
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