About me
Rana Mireskandari
Music has been my lifelong passion and profession. However, after completing a BA and an MMus in flute performance, I was left with a void since I had always been equally fascinated with visual arts and crafts. After much soul searching, I happily arrived at jewellery design and goldsmithing to bring a perfect balance and fulfillment to my life. In 2019 I completed my advanced diploma in Jewellery Arts at George Brown College (GBC) in Toronto and embarked on my journey as a jewellery designer/maker.
I have a fascination with geometric shapes which stems from my Iranian background. Persian visual arts and architecture are highly geometric, detailed and intricate. My jewellery often contains combinations of basic geometric shapes and I enjoy creating as much contrast and visual interest as possible by using oxidation, contrasting textures and colours.
I enjoy the making process as much as the design process. In order to bring my designs to life as accurately as possible, I often combine traditional goldsmithing techniques with CAD design.
DeBeers Shining Light Awards
2018/2019:
“Heroines & Heritage”
In 2019, I was honoured to be selected as one of three Canadian finalists for the “Shining light awards” jewellery design competition presented by DeBeers. The announcement was followed by an amazing trip to Botswana in November 2019, an unforgettable experience! I was second runner-up and will begin my scholarship in Johannesburg, South Africa following the Covid-19 crisis.
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The processes
Hand Fabrication
Starts with flat metal sheet, wire and tubing, put through traditional goldsmithing processes which involve sawing, filing, hammering and of course, fire!
Computer aided design
Starts with 3D computer modeling, followed by 3D printing castable resin, casting the resin in metal and hand finishing.
Hand Carving
Starts with a block of wax which is hand carved into the desired shape, cast in metal and hand finished.
