Although our retail showroom is located in Albuquerque’s North Valley we are only about 300 yards outside the village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, which is essentially a village within the greater city limits. Located in a rural setting, Los Ranchos is home to riparian farmland and in the summer, endless fields of lavender.
When the second weekend of July rolls around the fields are in full bloom, and it is once again time for the annual Lavender in the Village Festival. Imagine vibrantly-hued fields on a sunny day, children playing and laughing, cooking classes, shopping, art, growers' markets and you’ll get a good idea of what the event holds.
A Lavender Field in Los Ranchos with the Sandia Mountains in the background
To celebrate, Pfeifer Studio is hosting a preview of new jewelry from two of our most popular designers; Rahel Fikre-Selassie and Amy Simon-Jackson. For those of you not familiar with their work, each is influenced by tribal art and exotic materials.
Hawaiian Kukui Nut Necklace with African Trading Beads by Rahel Fikre-Selassie
Rahel, who was born in Ethiopia, searches to find a “balance, a fusion between Ethiopia and the United States, to find a way so they are not in conflict and to minimize any contradiction. My jewelry is an expression of my search for a balance. I hope that whoever wears them will also feel a sense of being transported to another space, with it's own language and culture."
Wood Bead Necklace with Japanese Ojime Squirrel Bead by Amy Simon-Jackson-
Amy, a native of Texas and long-time resident of New Mexico, thinks that “to adorn oneself is a uniquely human trait. You don't often hear about other animals making accessories for themselves....although I do know of a "carrier shell" that decorates its shell with other smaller shells. What is this urge? My jewelry is a product of my fascination with and enjoyment of adornment. Jewelry making is a way of play for me and I hope my pieces will accentuate the wearer’s natural beauty and individuality as he or she walks the path.”
Everyone is invited to stop by our showroom on Saturday at 3PM to meet these two fascinating designers. Learn more about their work as each discusses the inspiration, creative process & exotic materials behind their handmade collections.
Labels: designers and artists, Jewelry, Made in New Mexico, Our Shop, Special Events
