April 15, 2021
TALISMANIC COINAGE

Over the past several months, what was once a solitary or singular engagement with talismans has multiplied through reciprocities of conversations, care and generosity of close friends and loyal patrons. These heartfelt, inspiring exchanges guided me in the most organic way possible to create this talismanic coinage.

Though these creations may not immediately align with the strict definition of a talisman, they, with their shared emphasis on and potent of love, are just as magical and powerful to me and conceivably more so to the individuals who have commissioned me to create these works.

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September 14, 2020
THE STRONGEST LINK
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March 13, 2016
STATEMENT JEWELRY IN A NEW DIGITAL MAGAZINE "SOON IS TODAY"

On the left: Ruby in Yellow Gold Bezel Stud and Cross & Skull Earring

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October 20, 2015
JELENA BEHREND’S OBJECTS OF DESIRE | Vol. 2 | PART I | ERICA HAMILTON HOHF AND JULIAN JEAN-BAPTISTE LAVERDIERE

 

Tell us about yourself. What do you do for a living? 

 

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February 4, 2015
JELENA BEHREND’S OBJECTS OF DESIRE | Vol. 1. | PART VI | LIA GANGITANO

 

What do you do for a living?

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February 3, 2015
JELENA BEHREND’S OBJECTS OF DESIRE | Vol. 1. | PART IV | SAM ANDERSON

What do you do for a living?

 

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