In today’s world of mass-produced items and fast fashion, it can be hard to find things that are unique. Trendy clothes and jewelry that we buy from department stores or online are not made to last, and we match thousands of other people who bought the same item. It is expensive to continuously buy cheap accessories and throw them out. These constant material purchases hurt our wallets, as well as the environment. But one artist is challenging this trend by creating pieces that mean something.
Rhys Kelly is rising above the dull, fast fashion concept by creating quality jewelry that lasts. Kelly has mastered the art of hand painting replicas of human eyes. These paintings can be set in pendants, bracelets, rings, and several other accessories of your choice. Every order is as unique as the person it represents. Each one made by Rhys Kelly is custom made, ensuring that it is special in its own way. Unlike many online stores today, the jewelry is made from the heart and is not mass produced. Kelly believes in providing customers with pieces made with care.
“I don’t believe in fast fashion,” Rhys Kelly said. “I believe everything I create is a unique work of art, and I don’t believe in producing massive amounts of the same product just to profit. Every piece I make is made with the utmost love and care. I put my entire soul into my art.”
Rhys Kelly paints the jewelry with intense detail and care to create the eyeball replicas. You can order replicas of your own eye or a loved one’s eye, making the products perfect accessories for yourself or as thoughtful gifts. No two eyes are the same, so no two works of art will be the same. Additionally, the eyeball tells a story as it is the window to the soul. Customers receive a piece of meaningful jewelry that can be passed down through generations. Celebrating individuals and their differences is something Rhys Kelly strives for when creating her art for people to wear. Not only is a material item being passed down, but the beauty of the person is captured in the piece- giving something to remember them by.
“Every person is unique. No two people can look exactly the same, and no two eyes look exactly the same. So, I took this concept and applied it to the jewelry I create,” Rhys Kelly said about her work. “I want each customer of mine to feel like a unique individual when they wear the jewelry I create. We are all unique in our own way, and I create jewelry that celebrates our differences.”
Rhys Kelly is passionate about individuality and making things that are special to each person who orders from the store. Customers can add their own personal flare to the custom jewelry by adding things like diamonds, opals or sparkles. Kelly uses high quality materials, ensuring that the piece can be enjoyed for years to come.
