Emily Johnson Jewelry Trunk Show

The Grand Hand Gallery will host jeweler, Emily Johnson for a trunk show at the gallery on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7.

Emily Johnson got her start in the jewelry business at a young age by selling custom-designed friendship bracelets to the other fifth graders at lunch. Today she works with gemstones, blackened silver, and pink and yellow
gold, producing pieces she describes as “subtle, but edgy.”

The Minneapolis artist explores simple geometry, deftly
combining forms that suggest cells and windows with hammered and etched textures, varying the colors of her metals and adding interest with stones from amethyst to black diamond. Whisper-light rings and substantial hammered cuffs are emblematic of her line. Emily also employs copper, feathers, coral and quartz in bolder pieces and offers a whimsical series of forms that reference
anatomical hearts, wishbones and the state of California.

In 2002 Emily received her BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a concentration in sculpture. She continually draws from her fine art background to create unique and sculptural pieces of jewelry. In
addition to her collections, Ms. Johnson creates unique custom wedding and commitment rings.