Emiko Oye's guest appearances

Emiko Oye

Jewelry Journey Podcast

Wellness For Makers

For the Love of Brick: Interviews with LEGO Enthusiasts

Heidi Lowe

Stefanie Walker

Sasha Nixon

Matt Burkholz

Elyse Zorn Karlin

Charon Kransen

Irija Øwre

Barbara Schwartz

Sarah Nehama

Lisa Berman

Donna Schneier

Lisa Kramer

Amy Wilson

John Furniss

Diana Holstein

OwlTail

Greg chats with the accomplished emiko oye, a US jeweller who creates bold and colourful jewellery using repurposed LEGO. She shares with Greg her LEGO journey - going from having dreams of becoming a fashion designer to having her work exhibited at numerous shows and museums. Greg learns more about the unique qualities of LEGO that make emiko’s jewellery so engaging and how jewellery is considered a serious art form. emiko also talks about how blind luck played a role in connecting her with the LEGO Group, that kick-started their collaborations. To get a chance to ogle at emiko's striking jewellery, please visit https://www.emikooreware.com/.You can also follow her socials: https://www.instagram.com/emikooreware/ and https://www.facebook.com/emikooreware. -- Thanks for listening :) Don’t forget to subscribe to us, wherever you get your podcast fix. Drop us a line by email (fortheloveofbrick[at]gmail.com) or at our socials if you want to say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/4theloveofbrick, IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofbrick/, or FB: https://www.facebook.com/forthelovebrick/.

Greg chats with the accomplished emiko oye, a US jeweller who creates bold and colourful jewellery using repurposed LEGO. She shares with Greg her LEGO journey - going from having dreams of becoming a fashion designer to having her work exhibited at numerous shows and museums. Greg learns more about the unique qualities of LEGO that make emiko’s jewellery so engaging and how jewellery is considered a serious art form. emiko also talks about how blind luck played a role in connecting her with the LEGO Group, that kick-started their collaborations.   To get a chance to ogle at emiko's striking jewellery, please visit <a href="https://www.emikooreware.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.emikooreware.com/</a>. You can also follow her socials: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emikooreware/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/emikooreware/</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emikooreware" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/emikooreware</a>.   --   Thanks for listening :) Don’t forget to subscribe to us, wherever you get your podcast fix. Drop us a line by email (fortheloveofbrick[at]<a href="http://gmail.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gmail.com</a>) or at our socials if you want to say hi! Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/4theloveofbrick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/4theloveofbrick</a>, IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofbrick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofbrick/</a>, or FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/forthelovebrick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/forthelovebrick/</a>.

Ep.9 – emiko oye - emikooreware jewelry

Resilience

emiko oye is a Japanese American artist who creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from her emikooreware ready-to-wear line, to one-of-a-kind, conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, Nonviolent Communication and Mindfulness.   Once the 2020 pandemic hit, she pivoted to put full focus on her wellness offerings and creating community, as the collective need for ease and how to deal with the unsurmountable barrage of stressors was palpable. Empowering others to find their inner stillness and build resilience with these mind-body self-care tools feels of utmost importance as is her driving force.   She is certified in Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga (Level 2), Forrest Yoga (300+hrs), Monnier Method Hatha Yoga (200 hrs). She has trained extensively with Ana Forrest (Forrest Yoga), and continues to study with Sue Hitzmann (MELT), Judith Hanson Lasater (Restorative Yoga, Experiential Anatomy), and Oren Jay Sofer (Nonviolent Communication).   Emiko is hosting a Well-Being Gathering virtual event + Stand with Asian Americans fundraiser! They have a matching donor who will match up to $1K of what they raise. https://emikooyoga.com/wellbeing-gathering Facebook link: https://fb.me/e/7YGzMs65I   AAPI Links:  Standwithasianamericans.com  StopAAPIhate.org  Asian Americans Advancing Justice

<a href="https://www.emikooreware.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emiko oye</a> is a Japanese American artist who creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from her emikooreware ready-to-wear line, to one-of-a-kind, conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, Nonviolent Communication and Mindfulness.   Once the 2020 pandemic hit, she pivoted to put full focus on her wellness offerings and creating community, as the collective need for ease and how to deal with the unsurmountable barrage of stressors was palpable. Empowering others to find their inner stillness and build resilience with these mind-body self-care tools feels of utmost importance as is her driving force.   She is certified in Relax and Renew® Restorative Yoga (Level 2), Forrest Yoga (300+hrs), Monnier Method Hatha Yoga (200 hrs). She has trained extensively with Ana Forrest (Forrest Yoga), and continues to study with Sue Hitzmann (MELT), Judith Hanson Lasater (Restorative Yoga, Experiential Anatomy), and Oren Jay Sofer (Nonviolent Communication).   Emiko is hosting a Well-Being Gathering virtual event + Stand with Asian Americans fundraiser! They have a matching donor who will match up to $1K of what they raise. <a href="https://emikooyoga.com/wellbeing-gathering" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://emikooyoga.com/wellbeing-gathering</a> Facebook link: <a href="https://fb.me/e/7YGzMs65I" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://fb.me/e/7YGzMs65I</a>   AAPI Links: <a href="http://standwithasianamericans.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Standwithasianamericans.com</a> <a href="http://stopaapihate.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> StopAAPIhate.org</a> <a href="https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Asian Americans Advancing Justice</a>

Tools for Resilience with Emiko Oye

What you’ll learn in this episode:  Why Emiko started using Lego in her jewelry Tips for working with a trademarked medium Why Emiko’s latest work combines jewelry, mindfulness and restorative yoga Why jewelry creates connections and understanding between people  About Emiko Oye San Francisco artist Emiko Oye creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from ready-to-wear, to one-of-a-kind conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, and Nonviolent Communication and community. She began her jewelry business, emiko-o, in 1997, dealing in retail, wholesale and private commissions. Collaborations with LEGO® System in Denmark have led to their endorsement of her as an “Influencer” for young female makers. Utilizing LEGO®, recycled and semi-precious materials, her jewelry universally tugs on the nostalgic heartstrings, and artfully interweaves memories into conversation-sparking adornment. In working with recycled media, Emiko discovered similarities in both LEGO® and jewelry: hands-on-story-telling capabilities, increased value with vintage, dedicated collectors, generational status as family heirloom. A BFA University Scholar from Syracuse University, her work has been shown in over 100 exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally; including solo shows at the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design and Ombré Gallery, and in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Lois Boardman Collection and Racine Art Museum. She is often invited to speak on the business of craft and her own work for arts institutions and organizations, such as the Dowse Museum of Art (New Zealand), Bard Graduate Center (NY), Society of North American Goldsmiths, New York City Jewelry Week, Miami Art Museum and Miami University (OH), The Exploratorium (CA), California College of the Arts, and Oakland Museum of California.  TRANSCRIPT Additional Resources:  Website Instagram Facebook Linktr  Photos:  Eye 2: To Matter From the 2 Be Seen series Convertible neckpiece/brooch, 2019 Repurposed, recycled and chromed LEGO®, Argentium silver, recycled steel back, steel pin, coated steel cable neck cord Photo credit: artist  Eye 6: Empathy From the 2 Be Seen series Convertible neckpiece/brooch, 2019 Repurposed, recycled and chromed LEGO®, Argentium silver, recycled steel back, steel pin, coated steel cable neck cord Photo credit: artist  Cartier Blanc From My First Royal Jewels     neckpiece, 2008, 2018 Recycled and repurposed LEGO®, rubber cord, sterling silver Photo credit: artist  La Reine de Pèlerin From Les Voyageurs de Temps (The Time Travelers) Convertible neckpiece,  2013 Repurposed &amp; recycled LEGO®, Argentium silver, coated copper wire, coated steel cable Photo credit: Marc Olivier LeBlanc  Portrait From the Musée series neckpiece, 2012 Repurposed LEGO® and recycled laminate, steel wire, sterling silver Photo credit: artist  Maharajah’s 6th  neckpiece, 2008 Recycled and repurposed LEGO®, rubber cord, sterling silver  Collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art Photo credit: artist

What you’ll learn in this episode: <ul> <li>Why Emiko started using Lego in her jewelry</li> <li>Tips for working with a trademarked medium</li> <li>Why Emiko’s latest work combines jewelry, mindfulness and restorative yoga</li> <li>Why jewelry creates connections and understanding between people</li> </ul> About Emiko Oye San Francisco artist Emiko Oye creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from ready-to-wear, to one-of-a-kind conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, and Nonviolent Communication and community. She began her jewelry business, emiko-o, in 1997, dealing in retail, wholesale and private commissions. Collaborations with LEGO® System in Denmark have led to their endorsement of her as an “Influencer” for young female makers. Utilizing LEGO®, recycled and semi-precious materials, her jewelry universally tugs on the nostalgic heartstrings, and artfully interweaves memories into conversation-sparking adornment. In working with recycled media, Emiko discovered similarities in both LEGO® and jewelry: hands-on-story-telling capabilities, increased value with vintage, dedicated collectors, generational status as family heirloom. A BFA University Scholar from Syracuse University, her work has been shown in over 100 exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally; including solo shows at the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design and Ombré Gallery, and in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Lois Boardman Collection and Racine Art Museum. She is often invited to speak on the business of craft and her own work for arts institutions and organizations, such as the Dowse Museum of Art (New Zealand), Bard Graduate Center (NY), Society of North American Goldsmiths, New York City Jewelry Week, Miami Art Museum and Miami University (OH), The Exploratorium (CA), California College of the Arts, and Oakland Museum of California. <a href="https://thejewelryjourney.com/transcripts/how-a-childhood-classic-is-repurposed-into-high-end-jewelry-with-emiko-oye-multi-award-winning-artist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TRANSCRIPT</a> Additional Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.emikooreware.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emikooreware/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/emikooreware" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://linktr.ee/emikooye" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linktr</a></li> </ul> Photos: Eye 2: To Matter From the 2 Be Seen series Convertible neckpiece/brooch, 2019 Repurposed, recycled and chromed LEGO®, Argentium silver, recycled steel back, steel pin, coated steel cable neck cord Photo credit: artist Eye 6: Empathy From the 2 Be Seen series Convertible neckpiece/brooch, 2019 Repurposed, recycled and chromed LEGO®, Argentium silver, recycled steel back, steel pin, coated steel cable neck cord Photo credit: artist Cartier Blanc From My First Royal Jewels     neckpiece, 2008, 2018 Recycled and repurposed LEGO®, rubber cord, sterling silver Photo credit: artist La Reine de Pèlerin From Les Voyageurs de Temps (The Time Travelers) Convertible neckpiece,  2013 Repurposed &amp; recycled LEGO®, Argentium silver, coated copper wire, coated steel cable Photo credit: Marc Olivier LeBlanc Portrait From the Musée series neckpiece, 2012 Repurposed LEGO® and recycled laminate, steel wire, sterling silver Photo credit: artist Maharajah’s 6th  neckpiece, 2008 Recycled and repurposed LEGO®, rubber cord, sterling silver <a href="http://collections.lacma.org/node/2230441?parent=2231209" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art</a> Photo credit: artist

Episode 104: How a Childhood Classic Is Repurposed Into High-End Jewelry with Emiko Oye, Multi-Award Winning Artist