19
Moons - Jewelry Design that is OUT OF
THIS WORLD!
19 Moons jewelry is an eco-conscious creative line
by creatrix Niffer Desmond. Niffer's diverse background spans
fifteen years in assemblage art, animation and jewelry design.
Inspired by nature, myth and machine, her unique designs
integrate these concepts into fashion.
Says the artist "I find inspiration everywhere both in nature
and the manmade. Organic forms like birds or rocks are on equal
footing with perfect circles and squares of type-keys and clocks.
Anything that visually sings! I also like the idea of giving old
technology new life, appreciating it for its beauty as much as
its former function." Indeed the natural and mechanical are
juxtaposed in interesting ways in her designs, largely in the vein
of Steampunk fashion. Most everything used is vintage and repurposed,
becoming wearable art. Says Niffer; "Steampunk is basically
a vision of technology of the future through the lens of the 1800’s,
as seen in the literature of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells and others.
My interpretation has it's own twist- using anachronistic technology
and natural forms to create emblems and creatures of the fantastical
realm."
2011
News
OCTOBER 2011 & Beyond
A full schedule of big shows this season makes me a busy designer, working round the clock to bring you unique fantastical designs in metal and now porcelain. This may my last stint working with jewelry in metal this year- so grab these pieces while you can! These will be collectors items. First up I am participating two awesome shows in October- whether you are into Zombies in Steeltown or Big Apple Brooklyn Steam come amble in and take a gander! Scroll down for a full schedule. Hope to see you in orbit.
OCTOBER 2011 19
Moons is
attending Steampunk
Day in Brooklyn NYC! Brooklyn-October 23rd marks
the fourth annual Steampunk Day at the DUMBO Loft 155 Water Street, Brooklyn,
from 12 to 8 p.m.
It will be “a feast for the eyes” (New York Magazine’s fashion blog – 2010), a puzzlement of perception, a grand sally-ho! into realms of obscurity and possibility! We invite you to come with us to experience MAGIA ET MYSTERIUM! we do not simply aim to look at what lies on the surface of the wonder that scientific arts have delivered, but to delve deeper, into the possibilities to be found in both the uncanny and the academy! Returning this year will be our tantalizing collection of unique vendors, and our awe-inspiring fashion show from some of the most creative and innovative figures in alternative design!
19 Moons brings you fantastical wares to inform and adorn your mythical selves.
Pittsburgh Zombie Fest
Saturday, October 8 · 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Market Square- Market Street and Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh PA
My table at Zombie Fest! Two of the winged pieces
on the the outside busts flew away to new homes :P
SEPTEMBER 2011
New designs for Autumn- of hand crafted glazed and fired porcelain! Combining a Victorian/Art Nouveau vein with Steampunk influence but an all new look and feel. The colors and textures of the medium adds a feminine element not seen with my other metal designs. A whole new realm for 19Moons...
No updates in a while, I know! I have been hiding away on 19Moons with a mysterious illness, so glad to be getting gradually back into Earth circulation with new designs and media in time for Fall 2011 season. 19 Moons will be vending at the East End Food Co-op's 6th Annual Art Harvest on Sunday, 9/25 -my first show in many moons and a great one to boot! I will be debuting my new ceramic jewelry alongside other many great artisans, music, vegan baked goods, terrific people, and more. If youare in the Pittsburgh area come out and say hello, plus get an early start on shopping handmade for the holidays! :) 6th Annual Coop Art Harvest
Sunday September 25, 2011, 12-5pm
Where: In front of East End Food Co-op
7516 Meade Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208
IN OLDER NEWS:
19
Moon's first fullscale steampunk sculpture! This Giant
Squid theme Necklace Cabinet was made for an awesome upcoming
exhibit- here is an article
featuring a sketch for this piece.
Nemo's
Steampunk Art & Invention
Gallery at the 20,000 Leagues Exhibit at Patriot
Place in Foxboro Massachusetts. This show is curated
by Bruce Rosenbaum aka Steampuffin-
There should be an online gallery coming later this
month and the official
show opening will be
in February 2010.
Coming up in December 19Moons
will also be vending at these fine Pittsburgh events~
Teslacon II
November November 18th~20th, 2011
The Holiday Inn 22 John Nolen Dr Service Road,
Madison, WI 53713
http://www.teslacon.com/
DECEMBER
2011 BizChicks 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza
A
women focused shopping and social event
Thursday, December 1st 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Regional Enterprise Tower 425 Sixth Avenue,
31st Floor,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$7 members /$10 non-members
RSVP by November 28th to
rsvp@bizchicks.org or 412 456 2587
More than 80 regional artists will offer truly unique wares handcrafted here in our community. Enjoy hands-on craft activities, demonstrations, music and sweet treats. Bring your shopping list and cross everyone off in one trip while supporting the local economy at the same time. For more information, or to meet our artists visit www.imadeitmarket.com.
Feel free to email me
with any inquiries (niffer at 19moons.com)
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