Andrea Magolske – Scin Jewelry

I am a Jewelry Artist using metal to create treasures that encourage curiosity and explore our humanity.

Based in Long Beach, I use metal to explore the human narrative and its conflict with the natural world. My interest in art and nature led me to pursue a degree in Landscape Architecture with an Art Minor. To better explore my artistic interests, I transitioned from landscape design to jewelry design and am currently pursuing a certificate in Jewelry Entrepreneurship at Long Beach City College.

With natural forms and patterns in copper I make objects that are designed to encourage curiosity. Guided by an ever-evolving resource vocabulary, my methods and materials adapt, mirroring my exploration of the intricate relationship between the natural and the man-made. These small scale creations posses their own unique stories requiring a close intimate interaction and individual examination.

As I refine my purpose as an artist, my work serves as a testament to the dynamic and complex tapestry of the world we inhabit. Through my work, my goal is to spark awareness and foster conversations about our impact on the world, encouraging reflection on the potential for positive change in our relationship with our environment.

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Contact Information

Andrea Magolske
scin.jewerly@yahoo.com

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Artist Work

Pangolin Earring with red patina on copper (2023)
The Pangolin is the most trafficked animal in the world, sought after for it’s “medicinal” scales. It would need scales of metal to endure mankind. Made of Copper sheet that is sawn, heated and patinated 7 times, hand formed and connected to a custom silver ear wire.

Broken Promises Anatomical Heart Brooch in red patina (2024)
Anatomical Heart Reliquary Brooch connecting to the wearer with a heart shaped silver fibula, this piece rests against the body so only the wearer knows the contents. Containing items representing broken promises to both man and nature. Made with the red patina process and custom heart fibula.

Sunset on Fire red patinated copper cuff bracelet (2023)
Capturing a beautiful sunset caused by destructive forces this bracelet embodies the power of nature. Using a 7 step process this copper cuff is textured, patinated and formed by hand using only wood forms to shape it. The texture is made from discarded paper.

Second Skin silver earring (2023)
Pair of post earrings impressed with gauze fabric from my mother's collection, representing the permanent connection between mother and child. Each pair is a unique mirrored set made by compressing a single piece of fabric between two pieces of silver sheet.