Garten, Doreen

Contemporary- Minimalist – Bold Wearable Art
Who am I - Someone who finds working with imperfect materials reveals an element of truth,
an embrace of impermanence and imperfection that challenges the pursuit of flawlessness and instead honors the raw, unfiltered essence of creation. I seek out gemstones with natural flaws, drawn to the stories embedded in their fractures and inclusions. These are not
imperfections to be hidden but rather features to be celebrated.  Each piece I create reflects a conversation between material and maker, guided by intuition and shaped by chance. My jewelry is not only adornment but reflection—of ourselves as we truly are layered, complex, and beautifully imperfect.
Studio – moving our studio to be eco-friendly. The polish applied is vegetable base. If we need to wipe something, we repurpose old cotton t-shirts. We avoid using paper or other non-reusable products. We use solar tubes to light the studio.