“You don’t know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice” – Bob Marley
This above sentiment is what brought artist Danielle Weber and jeweller Alex Tempany together. Danielle had painted a stunning mural of a Lion. The mural was originally commissioned by someone who had lost their Sister and Niece over consecutive years. ‘Nelson’ was a commemoration and representation of these women, who were so gallant and strong in their battles and it currently resides in St Leonards, Victoria. Alex was blown away after seeing Danielle’s artwork online and not long afterward (in the midst of a 2021 Melbourne Lockdown), an idea came to her, to bring this painting to life via jewelry. Alex then reached out to Danielle and asked her what she thought about translating her artwork into a Limited-Edition Collection of jewelry.
“Danielle and I originally connected over her epic depiction of Aussie heroes during the bushfires – I was stuck on Lonsdale St in Melbourne’s CBD in a cab. It was 35 degrees, I was heavily pregnant and feeling sorry for myself, when this fresh mural gave me the most inspirational reality check I could have asked for,” Alex explains. “So when the idea of Nelson came to me, I reached out to Danielle and she shared with me the story of the artwork. Upon hearing this tale, my arms were tingling and my passion for this project amplified. Our ambition of ‘The Nelson Collection’ is to spread this strength and bravery further, of course starting with Nelson’s owner, who’s wearing the set in Sterling Silver.”
Every piece is made from scratch in Melbourne, engraved and handcrafted from pure Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver by Alex and her team. The Limited-Edition Collection launches on March 25.
About the Artists:
Based in Melbourne, Alex Tempany Jewelry is handcrafted slowly, to last forever. “My business is a testament to taking on hard challenges – I create jewelry to remind people that living bravely, leads to a bolder life. I craft from pure metals, ancient treasures and unique stones, and because every piece is made by hand, no two will ever be the same.”
Danielle Weber is an Artist based in Melbourne whose passion and love for her craft is evident through her diverse range of styles and quality of work. Her work has extended to include original pieces for several high-profile clients including Hollywood actors, Olympians, sporting stars and business leaders. The mural was originally commissioned by someone who had lost her sister and niece in consecutive years – Danielle Weber created ‘Nelson’ as a commemoration for these women who were so gallant and strong in their battles. The ambition of ‘The Nelson Collection’ is to spread this strength and bravery further.
This article was sourced from a media release sent by Angie Young of Xposed Media
