Soul Craft: Art and Soul Gallery
The Art and Soul gallery and studio in Windsor run by Lis-el Crowley, has been showcasing fine artisan jewelry of for several years.
A former potter, Lis-el came to jewelry making after surgery left her unable to continue pottery, having then to find a new creative outlet. Seven years ago, her sensitivities led her to the craft of jewelry making. Before long, she couldn’t keep it to herself.
“I feel that people need more creativity in their lives,” says Lis-el, who regularly holds specialty workshops on elements of form, use of tools, glass cutting, hammering, soldering and other skill sets at Art and Soul for anyone interested.
With only the dexterity of their hands and the steady smolder of a flame, Lis-el and her students craft real works of art through the simple mediums of glass, metal and silver clay.
“It is through the firing in the kiln that they are brought from unexciting and dull states to pieces of lasting beauty,” She says.
Weather an opal adorned metal filigree, brightly colored cabochon ring, or a silver clay pendant with the shape of a dragon impressed upon its center, each piece is beautiful and unique, despite differing levels of experience. As Lis-el says, “A true beginner can make something stunningly beautiful”
Many of the pendants and brooches, necklaces and earrings on display for view and purchase at the studio feature intricately crafted folkloric and mythical images.
The Norse World Tree, the Celtic knot, the Eye of Horus, early Christian and even steam-punk inspired symbols are just a few of the designs embossed on finished pieces.
These references are no coincidence for Lis-el, who is also an interfaith minister, having studied several ancient philosophies and belief systems. Deriving much of her inspiration from their inherent imagery, she connects the creative process to spirituality.
“I believe through being creative we learn to express our own inner Divinity.” She says.
Artisan jewelry making is a tradition with roots stretching thousands of years deep, its various methods and styles outliving the myriad civilizations they grew from. Art and Soul places the tools in the hands of common creative people, making jewelry a personal work of art, and not just an expensive commodity.
For more information about Art and Soul Gallery, class and workshop times, viewing or purchasing pieces, visit www.artandsoulct.com
4 Responses to “Soul Craft: Art and Soul Gallery”
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So nice to read about your work and what you’re up to! The pieces are beautiful! I’ll have to get over to the gallery to see you. It’s been too long…
Love Deb
So happy that the very talented Lis-el is getting the notice that she and the gallery deserve! Kudos!
Delightful gallery! Lis-el has created a wonderful place to explore and create! Great to see the article about her!
I’ve purchased jewelry by Lis-el. It’s delightfully unique and I wear it all the time! I’ve also seen her demonstrate her technique and it’s fascinating.
Joanne Agostinelli, Artist
http://www.agostinart.com