Gayle Bird

Growing up in Cape Breton, Gayle’s biggest inspiration has always been colour — in a remarkable sunset, the bonanza of fall foliage, or the subtle shades of a snowdrift.

As a young girl, she was infatuated with searching for just the right art form, darting from painting to clay sculpting, paper art to web design, digital art to calligraphy — and back.

Now, she is delighted to portray her love of colour through wire-sculpted art jewellery. More than a decade of self-teaching has gone into developing her distinctive, spontaneous style.

Her pieces weave non-tarnish wire around a wide range of stimulating materials. The warmth of semi-precious gemstones, the unlimited colours of variegated firepolished glass, and the fascinating textures and history of beach glass all lend their own personality to each one-of-a-kind creation. In her steampunk-inspired line, the patina of vintage, salvaged materials contrasts sharply with the bright & modern designs in the surrounding wire.

About the wire

My wire is a hypo-allergenic, non-tarnishing silver plated wire which has been clear coated with a poly-nylon. It is extremely strong and very light, and maintains a beautiful shine — no polishing necessary! This also means it is safe for sensitive skin.