Leonard Koren - Wabi-Sabi, for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers.
The jewellery I create is completely unique, inspired by emotion, nature and the wabi-sabi aesthetics of art and craft from Japan, I create one off pieces that are all different and made to be worn & evolve. I love making beautiful things out of hard. flat, boring materials that are usually considered ugly. I don't make to sell, Im an artist, I make because I love to create, I have to create, Im driven by stubbornness. Im a very visual person & having suffered a stroke in my 30's my vision is on borrowed time, so Im making things while I can still see & can. I paint, I make jewellery, I write and I make music, as therapy and as an outlet for stress & anxiety.
With beauty in simplicity in mind each piece evolves into its own being over time.... nothing is rushed.....nothing is repeated. Pieces are finished when I feel they are complete, beautiful, not when they are without blemish or character, a flaw or imperfection adds to its beauty, its uniqueness. Perfection & repetition is uninteresting.
I use just hand tools & hand polish or fire treat to create a beautifully finished individual piece of jewellery.
The metals I use are eco silver & donated, recycled or reclaimed copper & all pieces are made to a environmentally moral ethic by my own fair hand in my workshop in West Wales.
Please have a look in my gallery (or follow me on Instagram @appleseedjewellery) at the pieces I have made and if you are interested in anything please feel free to contact me.
Testimonials...
Thank you, the rings (wedding bands) are so utterly perfect....
Love Juddy.
Hiya I have just got in from work and my sisters lovely bracelets have arrived, they are so beautiful she is going to love them ... They are so gorgeous when you see them in reall life .... You are very very talented and will def buy more of your jewellery ... It's just stunning ... Thank you so much, thanks
Love Em.
I have received the earrings and really like them, so unique. Thanks for such an efficient service. As they are so nice, I have placed an order for 2 more.
Max
Earrings and bracelet arrived. Really like them. Thank you. Will be keeping an eye on your web site.
Max
I love your pieces, so individual. The earrings are gorgeous, Im coming back for a few more pieces soon.
Love Sue.