Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 103

About her Design Inspiration One of my primary inspirations would be women. I see them as Goddesses, and the jewelry becomes a conduit to allow them to discover the true beauty in themselves. When they wear a Tiyi By Design piece, I want them to feel empowered, loved and divine, and to realize that they are more than spouses, mothers, aunts etc. I also admire architectural buildings; their scale, symmetry, curves etc. , and fretwork designs found in homes. About what she enjoys most about being a jewelry designer I enjoy the entire process of jewelry making. The idea of a flat sheet of metal as your “blank canvas”, where you create wearable art, is a thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating ritual for me. Sterling silver is my preferred medium, as I like the ductility and malleability of this metal. I also enjoy making jewelry that challenges us to explore a different concept of how we traditionally wear it. About where to purchase Tiyi by Design Jewelry The jewelry can be purchased at the Tiyi By Design studio and the Gallery of Caribbean Art in Barbados. I also have a website where one can view th e pieces and express interest in purchasing, if one wishes to do so. www.tiyibydesign.com