Alexandra & Ronan Lanzarotta : Saami Craft / Ronan Craft

Alexandra Lanzarotta : Saami Craft 

It is my hope that, through my craft and my family heritage, I am able to bring Saami Culture and their artistic influence to a wider awareness.

Art is an active and evolving interpretation that is rooted in our environment. It does not exist in isolation, but obtains stimulation through interaction with other peoples and other cultures. I believe jewellery design, as an art form, should be fluid. As with art in general, designs change as new influences from other cultures and experiences enter into our awareness. As an artist my designs are a fusion of many different cultures and influences. I grow and change as a person when I incorporate new ways of thinking, feeling or being into my artistic creations.

It is from this philosophy I choose to say my craft is Saami - inspired. I may design a purse for example, that has reindeer leather imported directly from the Saami people, tin thread imported from Sweden, antler buttons I make from BC deer, and hand-woven trim from an artist in the Ukraine. The purse may have a Saami feel, but it has also embodied other cultural influences.

I am working towards creating something generous, something that matters. It is my hope that something I have taken the time to create resonates with you, your life, or a loved one in some special way.

Ronan Lanzarotta : Ronan Craft

I cannot imagine a more fulfilling life, or a more enjoyable way to spend time than pursuing my creative passion for silversmithing.

I create primarily with sterling-silver and copper, along with semi-precious stones and crystals. Besides hand-cutting individual pieces for pendants and earrings, I design and make my own silver castings using the lost wax technique. Each piece I design and create, from conception to finished product, is completed in my studio at Kye Bay.

Symbols in different cultures and spiritual practises have always fascinated me. I have my master’s in Reiki, and have always found myself open to, and interested in many spiritual philosophies. Currently, many of my designs focus on symbols I find particularly meaningful in my own life. The art and science of creating jewellery designs in metal continues to promote my learning, both intellectually and spiritually.