Meow I get it...

I love my cat. His name is Vinnie (Vincent). I like the idea of calling pets by human names - none of this 'fluffy','mittens' or 'snowball' guff. Let's keep it real eh? I hear there's another cool cat on the street, and his name is (respectfully), Stuart. He is the proud companion of none other than Dr Lisa Jose, silversmith and archaeologist.

'Stuart the Cat Designs' is a Canberra-based studio that creates handmade, unique silver jewellery. The brand, which was developed by Lisa in 2005, pays homage to her beautiful feline and is inspired by modern, ancient and natural designs. This inspiration, as described by Lisa, is drawn from various life experiences and day-to-day observations, be it 'the shape of a pebble from the bed of the Euphrates River, the striking modernity of an ancient earring, the colours of the birds that visit her Canberra garden and unexpected moments of industrial elegance'. 

What I love about Lisa's work is the elegant simplicity of her designs. Each piece, which is handcrafted from recylced silver, takes on a different form. When you look at each creation you can see those uneven pebbles from excavation sites and rivers in Syria, the eye of Lisa's beloved cat, the bright colours of her neighbourly birds and the cubic lines of industrial structures. The aesthetic is one that has developed from life experience and simple pleasures. 

 

(Stuart)

You will find Lisa and her one-of-a-kind creations at Hustle&Scout on 21 September. Whilst I am busy shopping up a storm that night, there's no doubt Stuart will be sleeping through the action, as well as this lil guy...

(Vinnie)

http://www.stcdesigns.com.au/