by GiGi
Deloris Petunia Head piece and necklace
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I got a chance to chat with Courtney of Doloris Petunia the amazing LA based accessories company that creates one of a kind pieces for retail. Here is what she had to say and what she wants you to know about Doloris Petunia.
I notice that you call all of your necklaces “statement necklaces,” what statement do you want your jewelry to make?
I have always felt that fashion is a way to express ones personality and individuality- I think my designs come out of my own sense of fashion- which is about what makes me feel good in that moment. I was a former competitive figure skater and used to make my costumes- I think a part of that has carried into my perception of fashion now and as a result I like to create things that stand out- or make a statement. All that being said- it is of upmost importance to me that any statement I make- or any of my designs create a possitive buzz. I always strive to push the envelope while maintaing a lady like harmony my grandmothers generation would appreciate.
Tell me about how you go about selecting the materials you use for your pieces, I know that you do alot of custom work but is there a process that goes in to the selection for your independent pieces?
Sometimes I will see a painting or flower or really well decorated living space that will have some color or shape or theme that will then lead me to some specific idea. When that is the case I relentlessly seek out the objects I am picturing in my head- most of the time finding those things is a combination of deconstructing (existing) items as well as allowing my eyes to view things in an unconventional way. What I am finding is the most important thing for me as an artist is to be surrounded by as much visual stimulation as possible. I just moved to LA from NYC where I lived for 13 years- the most inspirational thing to me in NYC was the daily commute on the subway. Seeing such a wide varity of people and what they choose to wear each day..I would study each person and what they were wearing- asking myself..is that purely functional- why that cut or color- what is she trying to say about who she is by what she is wearing? My goal with Doloris Petunias is to have a line of designs that instantly gives the wearer that feeling (of specialness) knowing that with my pieces on they stand out a little more- stand a little taller- show the world who they are and feel good about that. The question- how do I select pieces is hard for me to answer- I don’t put a lot of thought into it- instead I allow my gut to inherently guide me as to what I “feel” is the most harmonious and attractive. Sometimes it’s easy- sometimes it’s very very hard.
What inspires your jewelry and your creativity in general?
Creativity for me is a very necessary part of my life- it sustains me and gets me up in the morning. I think there are a million ways to express ones creativity..For me, it is important to surround myself with as much …
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