FEATURED DESIGNER :
Winifred Grace Gundeck has been surrounded by
art her entire life. Throughout her youth she
was inspired by courses in ceramics, jewelry
design, printmaking, and painting. Winifred was
further inspired through collaborations with
her maternal grandmother, an artist and jewelry
designer herself.
Continuing with undergraduate courses, she
achieved a graduate degree in graphic design,
and then chose a career in the commercial arts
as a graphic designer. However, Winifred's
desire to create more personal art eventually
led her back to her passion: designing jewelry.
In the Spring of 2000, her jewelry line Winifred
Grace was born!
Based in Chicago, Winifred, 32, began selling to
individuals throughout the city who loved
the "art" she was creating and wearing. After
three years, the demand for Winifred Grace
became so large she decided she must pursue
her
dream full-time. Winifred Grace premiered at
private showings across the country and a
website was launched to showcase her line.
One year later, Winifred Grace is represented in
high-end boutiques throughout the mid-west,
including p.45 in Bucktown-an exclusive boutique
in Chicago's finest retail district.
Over the years she has gained an incredibly
large and loyal following throughout the
country.
Winifred's technique involoves layering and
combining a variety of materials in order to
develop rich textures and details. She enjoys
creating drama and contrast through
combinations
of color, texture, size and style. Many of her
pieces include vintage findings layered with
ornate textiles. Her constant inspirations and
quest for originality push her to produce
unique, often one-of-a-kind creations, that
possess a feminine and organic beauty. Her
frequent personal contact with clients allows
her to create jewelry that becomes a personal
expression of their life and style.
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