K A R E N M I T C H E L L
D E S I G N
FINE JEWELRY IN 22 KARAT GOLD
AND THE WORLDÕS MOST BEAUTIFUL GEMS
Karen
Mitchell is an Italian and New York-trained artist and jewelry designer. A master goldsmith, she crafts her
unique designs using her own special mixture of 22k recycled gold and accents
each piece with beautiful, ethically sourced gems.
History, culture, ceremonial iconography, form and
metamorphosis inspire the design Ms. Mitchell's jewelry. Creating language through shape,
texture, pattern and color is important in the design of each piece.
Exploration of nature and contrast, (combining crude and refined, discovering
modernity through antiquity), is a fundamental motivation for Ms. Mitchell's
work. Clients include artists, art
collectors, diplomats, CEOÕs, socialites, stylists and wonderful friends from
around the globe.
Exquisite
high-karat gold, diamond and colored stone jewelry by Karen Mitchell was
selected by the World Gold Council for its prestigious collection entitled ÒThe
Language of Gold: Elegant Expressions of DesignÓ, and for several World Gold Council
Gold Trend & Look Books. Ms. Mitchell was also chosen as a finalist
for the ÒAmerican Couture Jewelry AwardsÓ, and her work appears in many
publications. Drawing on her twenty-plus years of experience designing
jewelry for internationally celebrated jewelry houses in Italy and New York, as
well as her own brand, Ms. Mitchell is particularly adept at using texture,
pattern and color to create jewels that bring a rich harmony to the eye and a
sense of self-confidence and satisfaction to the wearer. It takes a cultured,
experienced designer like Karen Mitchell to utilize precious materials
appropriately, seamlessly integrating them into a fascinating, elegant and
timeless Jewel for her savvy, eclectic, sophisticated clientele.Ó ~ JRB Design
Hot Sheet
ÒA
complete artist, Karen combines design with intense activity as
goldsmith/craftswoman. She [has
divided] her time between Colorado, where she was born and completed her
university education, New York, her adopted city and Milan, where she
specialized in design and manufacture.
Karen has accumulated vast experience, ranging from the knowledge of the
ancient goldsmith's art to that of precious stones and European design. During her travels in Europe and
America she has attracted the attention of an international clientele, which
have followed the development of her art, commissioning precious single pieces
from herÓ. ~ World Gold Council
Design Trend Book
EXHIBITIONS - GALLERIES -
SHOWS
Aaron Faber Gallery, NY -
Portfolio Exhibition, (2000), ÒAncient and Cultural Influences on 21st C.
DesignÓ (2001), ÒThe Gold ShowÓ (2002).
J. Cotter Gallery, Beaver
Creek, CO. - (2001- 2010), ÒJust Bracelets, '01Ó.
Yaw Gallery, Birmingham, MI.
- ÒEarrings, Light and LovelyÓ, (2001), SOFA Chicago, SOFA NY, ÒBijouÓ, (2002).
Cindy Griem Fine Jewelry -
Aspen, (2003 - 2005).
Facere Gallery, Seattle, WA.
- Group show, (2003).
Somerhill Gallery, Chapel
Hill, NC. - Group show (2003).
American Craft Council
Baltimore, MD. - (2004, 2005, 2006).
Concepts Gallery Carmel, CA.
- (2004 - 2005).
Greene & Greene Gallery,
Lambertville, NJ. - Holiday Show, (2004-2006).
Gallery Yann, Chicago IL. -
ÒPearls Out of the ClosetÓ, (2004).
SOFA Chicago, (2004).
Ariodante, New Orleans, LA. -
Spring Exhibition, (2005).
Artrider Master's Showcase,
NY. NY. - (2005).
Artrider Crafts Park Avenue,
NY, NY. - Seventh Regiment, & Lexington Ave. Armory, (2005 - 2008).
Zaruba & Zaruba,
Fredrick, MD. - ÒThe Art of GranulationÓ (2005).
Greene & Greene Gallery,
Lambertville, NJ, - Group Show, Holiday Show (2004, 2005).
Works Gallery, New York, NY,
Madison Ave. - (2006 - 2009).
The Artful Hand Gallery,
Boston, MA. (2006 - 2007).
Positive Images Gallery,
Austin, Texas ÒColors of the SeaÓ
(2006).
Craft Boston, (2008).
Telluride Gallery, Telluride,
CO. (2007 - 2008).
Freehand Gallery, Los
Angeles, CA. (2007- 2008).
The American Jewelry Couture
Awards, N.Y., N.Y. - Finalist. (2007).
Aspen Jewel Box - (2009 -
2010).
The Golden Bough, Aspen,
Ongoing Representation
EDUCATION
New York - National Academy
of Design, - Study in Precisionist Drawing.
Fashion Institute of
Technology - Study in jewelry design and related business.
Vienna, Austria - Independent
study of goldsmithing and the jewelry market.
Cecilia Bauer Studio -
Independent study in ancient goldsmithing techniques.
Milan, Italy - Van der
Schoot, Disegno e Fabbricazione -Work/Study in design, ancient goldsmithing
techniques, business.
New York - Jewelry Arts
Institute - Study in ancient goldsmithing techniques
New York - Gemological
Institute of America - Diamond grading.
University of Colorado at
Boulder - Bachelor of Fine Art, Certificate in Art Education.
PRESS
JQ Magazine - Feature on the
World Gold Council's Vicenza Designer Symposium, 1993.
Aspen Magazine - Aspen
Insider: Style, Summer 1997.
The Best Issue - Aspen
Status Symbols, 1998.
Jeweler's Resource Jewelry
Design Hot Sheet - for Editors & Retailers, Summer 2006.
InStore Magazine - Heart
Throbs at High End, In Front-New Arrivals: Pearl Jewelry, 2006. InStore, In Front, 2008.
Modern Jeweler (Web) -
Fashion & Trends: Glam Gold on Bebe Runway, 2006.
PUBLICATIONS
World Gold Council, Gold
Trends 94-95. Directions: A Jewelry Market Report, 1995, World Gold Council
Editor Look Book 2006-07.
Lark Books - 500 Earrings,
2007. 500 Pendants, 2008.
American Couture Jewelry:
Exhibition in Print of American Jewelry Design, 07-08.
PO Box 4885, Aspen, CO. 81612