Lady Parts Week 4

Week 4 of our online exhibition:

Lady Parts

This is an on-going collaboration between myself and writer Stella Padnos-Shea. A photo of a piece of my jewelry is paired each week with a poem Stella has written.

This week's poem: Mama

Check it out and tell us what you think about this pairing of images and words!

Lady Parts Week 3

Week 3 of our online exhibition:

Lady Parts

a collaboration between myself and writer Stella Padnos-Shea. A new image of my jewelry is paired each week with a poem Stella has written.

This week's poem: Autopsy of the Wedding Gown

We'd love to hear what you think!

Lady Parts Week 2

Please check out Week 2 of our online exhibition:

Lady Parts

a collaboration between myself and writer Stella Padnos-Shea. A new image of my jewelry is paired each week with a poem Stella has written. It is the "…effort of two women to splay open Barbie’s hypnotic contradictions that have held them in their sway for their lifetimes, and beyond."

We would love for you to stop by the site, and please feel free to leave a comment to let us know what you think!

Lotta Legs Lately

Leg Lapel Pin
© Margaux Lange 2011
sterling silver, nickel silver, plastic Barbie doll leg, resin.

Leg Lapel Pin was a custom order created for an eccentric gentleman who wanted a BOLD statement piece for his lapel.


The knee can be bent at an angle or worn straight so he has styling options (personally I like it best at 90º) The shoe is a solid silver casting of an amazing Barbie doll heel. I've used it once before on a previous project. I regret I did not get any photographs of this piece worn on an actual lapel before I shipped it off to London… but oh well. Many thanks to Mike for the custom order!

Your Chance To Be Charming

Just a reminder that the Charmed II is still going strong at the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh. Your chance to purchase handmade, one-of-a-kind art jewelry charms (like my Breast Friends Charming Heart Set below) is just a click away… you can purchase directly through their website!

Lady Parts

Today I'm very excited to announce the reveal of a collaboration that has been in the works for some time now. A pairing of poet and artist, word and image…

The Poet: Stella Padnos-Shea, writer from Brooklyn.

The Artwork: yours truly

The Project: Lady Parts

In honor of Barbie's birthday today, our online exhibition opens at 9am with an introductory post about the project. At 10am the first pairing in the exhibition will go live. There will be a new pairing revealed 1x a week for the next ten weeks. I hope you will take a moment to check it out and let us know what you think!

Cross-legged

Cross-legged Brooch

© Margaux Lange 2011
sterling silver, nickel silver, plastic Barbie doll legs, resin.

The knees articulate, so she can do a bit of a can-can routine if desired…

This brooch was completed for the upcoming ABeCeDarian Exhibition at Facéré Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle opening May 18, 2011. The exhibit will be on display during this year's SNAG conference.

Each artist was assigned a letter of the alphabet and asked to create a piece inspired by that letter. My letter was K… for knees! I'm really happy with how this piece turned out. It's sassy, silly, sexy and fun. What do you all think?

Recent Press

Creative International Magazine, a German based trade magazine for Home Design, Lifestyle, Kids and DIY (also published in English) interviewed me for a two page spread in their January issue!

Many thanks to Sarah for the press!

Custom Smooch

Smooch Necklace
© Margaux Lange 2011

Another custom order recently completed: Smooch Necklace with adjustable chain.
Many thanks to Marlene!

Custom work for my Australian friend!

Here are some more recent custom items completed for my friend Tanya from Australia

Smile & Eye Pull Thru Earrings
© Margaux Lange 2011

Polka-dot Eye Ring with adjustable band
© Margaux Lange 2011

This photo was taken when Tanya was visiting NYC and made the trek up to Beacon for a day visit this past Fall (due to some unfortunate camera events, this shot of us was taken with a point and shoot disposable film camera - hence the old skool grainy look!) It was great to meet Tanya face to face, show her my studio full of Barbie dolls, and talk with her about my work. We had a wonderful visit. Thanks again Tanya!