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Come visit us tomorrow at Applied Arts Museum (Iparmuveszeti Museum) for one of the best new design exhibitions around. I’ll bring some guitar picks too smile

Guitar picks

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I started to make guitar picks after a lot of experimenting.
Love them, all handmade and they look and sounds like heaven smile
Check it on www.crazyjoespicks.com

Regards,

George



“Be My Valentine”

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Since the world is becoming too serious (world economic crisis, global warming, etc.) I decided to go opposite direction. We all need a little break in such times and have a laugh from time to time, it’s healthy.
Here is my new Valentine ring. Oh, yes… it’s called “Slave to love”.

Sterling silver, Swarovski crystal and real police cuffs mechanism which allows dream like ring feature for every jeweller, and that is one size fits all. bigsmile




“Angel came down from haven yesterday…”

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… literally, I've just finished “Angels” as request of Budapest “Sterling Gallery” for exhibition with same title. Tomorrow is the opening and my fingers still hurt from polishing… knockout
It was more than enough time to think about it and work on it, but the task was not easy and considering me being extremely slow, I almost gave it up, but eventually “Angels” came down to earth... on time wink.
Idea was to make something cute (like tin toy) and flying, and Yes they do fly, their wings actually move as well as their legs. Check it out.

Angels



Keychain, bookmark, cufflinks…

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Year has passed after the launch of “Nautilus” collection and to my surprise, objects that I have expected to sell most, have been ignored by customers at shows and exhibitions. I was sure about success of key chains in particular, since it was whole new approach and so much more practical and easy to use comparing to boring standards of everyday shop window.

Well, we live and we learn. Behind every new and unusual product stands good presentation.
Lately, we started to exhibit key chains with keys on it and wow, they go now as popcorn … wink
As an example, I decided to show you few of new promotional photos of “troublesome” objects.












Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays everyone, I leave you with a shot of North Pole (from ISS) where Santa is suppose to live. wink

George Radic.


Museum of Applied Arts (Christmas market)

Museum of Applied Arts, Christmas market has very long tradition and the artists are carefully selected to maintain the quality of the event. If you are into some Christmas shopping on a different level, make sure you visit Budapest Museum of Applied Arts on December 7-8-9, from 10am - 6pm.

Museum is located on Üllői út 33-37, and even if you are new in the city, I assure you, you are not going to spend time looking for it. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest. Building itself is a “piece of jewellery”, life-work of Ödön Lechner.
The dome - decorated with famous Zsolnay ceramics - catches the eyes of the visitors from afar, while the hall of the main entrance gate with its fabulous decoration invites them inside.

Hope to see you there,

George.

WAMP (Hungarian design market)









If you are visiting Budapest between December 15. - 16. Saturday - Sunday, 10.00 - 18.00, make sure you visit Christmas WAMP (Hungarian design market).

Organized by four very talented women (artists themselves) this market is gaining reputation of being one of the city’s most serious events for art lovers. A, chance to meet and chat in the company of artists and to buy art directly with no “middle man” involved. WAMP is definitely not “yet another boring sale event”. Beside nice works exhibited, it’s also some kind of performance itself with very pleasant atmosphere. DJ’s are playing nice tunes and towards the end of the show, they are followed by live bands, performance or fashion show.

WAMP started couple years ago and by now it has certainly become a part of Budapest tradition . WAMP is organized once a month but not necessarily at same place or time so the best way to find about details is to visit their website at www.wamp.hu.

There is English version of the site and possibility to see some artwork inside web gallery if you log in. I will be there with new “Nautilus” collection. Hope to see you at WAMP.

La Vallie Jewellery website







Few days ago La Vallie jewellery got website online. I’ve tried to keep it as simple as possible but there’s going to be much more work to come, to make it look and feel better. I was also thinking of adding PayPal account to make it easier for customers to purchase my work. What’s your opinion about their service?

www.lavallie-jewellery.com

Blickfang Vienna design show

Just came back from “Blickfang”, Austria’s largest design trade show for fashion, jewelry and furnishings. Last year it attracted almost 12,000 enthusiasts to the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts), and it’s the grand finale of the Vienna Design Weeks, with some 140 designers exhibiting their latest creations.
It was quite an experience!



I’ve met many interesting people, made new friends and had a chance to show my new “Nautilus” collection to an audience with a very sharp taste.

I have to say it was a great challenge to be next to so many talented artists, but as the show progressed, I felt encouraged by people showing genuine interest in my work.

Vienna is very charming and colorful city where old meets new in very unpredictable way. Unfortunately there was not much time left for sightseeing, but I managed to have my real mélange at coolest café in Vienna, “Café Hawelka”.


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