Name: Suzanne Golden
Website Link: www.suzannegolden.com
Where are you located? New York City
Tell us a bit about yourself: I am retired after having worked at the corporate offices of Estee Lauder for 22 years. I am single and live in a small apartment overrun with beads, clothing and shoes.
When did you begin designing jewelry/art? About 12 years ago I discovered beading after taking a workshop with David Chatt in NYC.
What made you choose this type of art? Beading was the perfect medium for me to express my artistic ability with the use of primary colors and bold, playful styles.
What do you make? Most of the time it’s either bracelets or necklaces. Lately it’s been gifts for close friends and family members.
What materials and methods do you use? I am currently using peyote, netting and right angle weave stitches. My choice of materials varies from seed beads to crystals to acrylic and plastic beads.
Where do your design inspirations come from? My inspiration might come from a picture, clothing or something colorful and then I try to interpret that into a beaded piece of
wearable art. Color is my biggest influence. I see everything in the world, from people to nature, in terms of color and it inspires me to create.
What is your best working environment/where is your studio? I work at home in my apartment at a large “J” shaped desk. My computer is right next to me and is always on, as well as my television which is right in front of me.
Where can your products be seen? On my website: www.suzannegolden.com
Upcoming events: A necklace I made using acrylic beads will be featured in the upcoming Dairy Barn/Beads International Exhibit
Magazine articles or press: I am in the December 2008 issue of Bead and Button’s Collector’s Edition which features a netted bracelet I made. My other articles are listed on my website.
Are you a fan of any jewelry artisans? Yes, I am in awe of Christine Marie Noguere’s stunning bracelets and I adore the graphic work done by Jean Power. Also Merle Berelowitz has a very lovely and sweet way with flowers in her work.
Price range: My pieces start at $300 and go as high as $5,000.
Tell us a little about one of your favorite creations: Whatever I’m working on at the moment is my immediate favorite. This necklace has been selected to appear in the upcoming Dairy Barn/Beads International Show:
Anything else you wish to add here: I am passionate about creating wearable art, and beading allows me to take my creative ideas and combine them with my love of fashion. I enjoy all aspects of beading; from the idea, the work and seeing the final result. Getting published and accepted in prestigious art shows has also given me great pleasure.
12 Comments
December 11, 2008 at 11:17 am
BRAVO………some of the most fascinating and creative beadwork available.
December 11, 2008 at 11:25 am
I love Suzanne’s intensity and passion for what she is working on…she is unbelievably creative and a unique individual.
December 11, 2008 at 6:52 pm
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December 11, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Fabulous! Amazing! How creative! I wish I were her.
December 12, 2008 at 6:20 am
I love your beading !!
Your pieces are sooooo fun and Colorful!!
Kristy Lee
December 17, 2008 at 8:37 am
hi siouxzi,
your wearable worx of art are totally awesome
December 17, 2008 at 8:45 am
your wearable art is awesome
love your colors they are real trippy
they made me smile
thank you
May 7, 2009 at 7:21 am
zussane’work is fantastic, she is so creative…
I really admire her talent to use the colors .
she bring fun and joy to our world, sometime so gry and sad.
buenisimo! me encantó .
continuos giving us your magic …
congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 18, 2009 at 7:28 am
I LOVE your work Suzanne – it’s so colorful and playful. I’d love to take classes from you.
Do you teach anywhere?
April 12, 2010 at 4:23 am
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April 16, 2010 at 11:04 am
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May 19, 2010 at 4:29 pm
suzanne,
you are fabulous and your work follows you … love it all, but love you most