As part of our goal to create a more sustainable business, we’re exploring ways to design a full lifecycle for our products. Through our Full Circle Artist Program, our ultimate goal is to inspire art, creativity and dialogue around sustainability.
To do this, we are collaborating with Canadian artists who will incorporate any damaged pieces of jewelry or discarded components into unique pieces of art. We will be sharing sneak peeks of their process on Instagram. The artwork will be showcased and auctioned in the Fall.
OUR 2024 FULL CIRCLE ARTIST
Paula Barrantes
We're so pleased to announce our artist for this years Full Circle Artist Program: Paula Barrantes!
Paula Barrantes is a watercolourist and muralist known for her detailed and vibrant botanical art. Raised in Costa Rica, she grew up surrounded by lush gardens, a source of inspiration that has shaped her artistic style. She later honed her skills in Canada and the United States, earning a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.
Her work combines the delicate beauty of plants with bold compositions, creating a dynamic interplay of color and form. From tropical landscapes to close-up studies of leaves and flowers, Paula’s art invites the viewer to connect deeply with nature.
Recently, her work has been shaped by her experience as a mother, exploring themes of growth, change, and the balance between creativity and family life. Through her art, Paula captures the essence of nature’s resilience and beauty, always with a sense of joy and connection.
We’re so excited to see our end of life jewelry live on in the form of Paula's artwork. Keep up with her Full Circle journey through Instagram.
Applications open
Applications close
Earth Day - Artist is announced
Final Artwork due
Tara Lee Bennett is a paper artist and sculptor who lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally from Zimbabwe, Bennett lived in Australia for several years where she attended the Enmore Design Center in Sydney, Australia. She established her practice in the historic 1000 Parker Street building in 2019. Her current series Lush is infused with images of growth and renewal reflecting both the personal and professional journeys of her life.
Danielle Krysa has a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Victoria, and a post-grad in design from Sherian College. She began her career as a painter, but her love for graphic design quickly changed her interest from painting to mixed media - specifically collages filled with narratives, negative space, and pop cultural references. (Danielle Krysa is also is the writer behind the contemporary art site, The Jealous Curator, and the author of Creative Block, Collage and Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk.)
How can you participate?
Send us your jewelry, get 30% off!The Full Circle Artist Program is an all-encompassing collaboration - and we’d love for you to join us! You can help create a more sustainable future and in the process, contribute to a unique piece of art (how’s that for a win-win?!). We'll also send you a 30% off coupon code once we receive your package.
Do you have a Lover’s Tempo jewelry piece that’s been well-loved? You’re now able to donate aging, tarnished or broken jewelry back to us to be used by our artist. Recycle your jewelry via the form below