Ep 41: Rebecca Lee - Blavk Jewelry, An Intuitive Exploration of Sacred Adornment and Its Capacity for Healing and Protection
Rebecca Lee (she/they) is a metalsmith interested in sacred adornment and its capacity to provide protection and healing for all intersections of marginalized people. Currently, Lee works primarily with sheet metal, hand piercing intuitive undulating shapes that mimic how water impacts our coastlines incorporating minerals and found objects near or in bodies of water. Rebecca also utilizes wax carving to create talismans featuring sigils and marks with specific and intentional magical purposes.
In this conversation Rebecca and Christine discuss her journey into metal and stone and her focus on sacred adornment. She shares how her background in film and photography led her to explore jewelry making and the spiritual aspects of jewelry. Rebecca talks about her process of creating custom pieces based on tarot readings and her desire to maintain a hands-on approach to her craft.
Together they also explore the balance between creativity and making a profit, the need for play and exploration in the creative process, and the importance of community and mentorship in the jewelry industry.
Follow Rebecca...
Instagram: @blavkjewelry
Website: www.blavkjewelry.com
Links mentioned in the episode:
Instagram: @spark_metalartists
BIPOC Smiths Retreat: https://www.inclusiveblacksmiths.com/sparc