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