SHANNON KOSZYK
Shannon is a native of nowhere , a nomad out of the gate. Born in Toronto Canada, she spent her early years in Chicago and later landed in Santa Barbara at age 13 while attending boarding school back east in Maine. She's said she resonated the most with Santa Barbara, it was there she found her inspiration along with a special freedom of spirit. She's a manifestation of the natural beauty and soulful, laid-back California lifestyle.
But its not that simple. Because what you see in her creations are infused with contradictions and complexity. Just as Odysseus claimed after traveling to the new world, Shannon could say " I am a part of all that I have met." And this shows up in subtle and not-so-subtle ways throughout her work. Moving around the world with parents that were multi-talented design and real estate visionaries, her influences are many, embedded in her time spent in Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Seattle and other cities around the world. Observing her jewelry, architecture, symbolism, spirituality, music and as a firsthand witness of the challenges people face in their everyday lives. Each of her pieces are conceived in consideration of her respect for the human experience. Her artistry is intuitive. And her cynicism for what is trending versus what is truly meaningful shows in the obvious timelessness of her work.
This is why her jewelry is beloved by rock stars, actors, stylists and photographers all over the world. Her work has been featured in Vogue, British Vogue, French Vogue, In Style, Rolling Stone, GQ, Architectural Digest and various other magazines. (Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo's Mara Roonery are fans too.
"I am in constant awe of life's imperfections. I believe that every scratch, every dent, every flaw gives pause for intense observation. They give testament to humanity's resilience, our personalized perceptions of beauty, and the innate desire for individualism."
My art is party luxury and part grit. It results from a personal dialogue with the past, the constant observation of the present, and a timeless sense and devotee of fashion, which is a huge source of inspiration. From the tailored look of Ralph Lauren to the discreet opulence and timeless beauty of Alexander McQueen. My love for it fuels my intuition to understand what feels right, be it provocative contradiction, ot a modern, casual elegance.
"Either way, it becomes as authentic, personal differentiator for my customer. Ultimately, I want what I create to be worn-in, passed-down, and felt throughout time."
R13 x Shannon Koszyk Collaboration
"I love working behind the scenes. It's exhilarating and so fun to be involved in the details of a show; auditioning and choosing models; styling them for the runway; and feeling the energy that comes with the audience's delight." - SK
R13 2014 RUNWAY SHOW
Working in high-end fashion is my most satisfying work. Collaborating with Chris at the height of his success was exciting and rewarding." - SK
CURREY & CO COLLABORATION
Shannon Koszyk's aesthetic is edgy, sexy, dark and dangerous, yet it appeals to a wide range of jewelry and design devotees.
As with her jewelry designs, Shannon's lighting is multi-layered and peppered with historical and religious symbols. Her new products are both ethereal fantasia and ruggedly tough with a strong rock 'n' roll influence.
Seattle based Shannon Koszyk, best known for her eponymous line of iconographic jewelry beloved by rock stars and starlets alike (Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Rooney Mara are fans), is about to see (or make) her name in lights. The jeweler debuted a lighting collaboration with Atlanta-based home furnishings manufacturer Currey and Company at North Carolina’s famed High Point Market. Koszyk uses wrought iron, aged brass, cut crystal and chain in her designs, which verge on gothic, but would be right at home in a range of décor where a touch of drama is called for. Seattle Magazine
Currey & Company has announced it will collaborate with Seattle-based jewelry designer Shannon Koszyk on a new collection of lighting and accessories that will be "a totally new look for Currey," according to a press release.
Koszyk describes her aesthetic as a contrast of luxury and grit – heirloom jewelry deconstructed and weighty – inspired by architecture, history and music. According to the press release, "Fashion plays a big part in Shannon’s design, from the tailored look of Ralph Lauren to the discreet opulence and timeless beauty of Alexander McQueen."
Koszyk first came onto Currey & Company’s radar when she ordered unadorned chandelier frames from company President Brownlee Currey. When she placed her second order for chandelier frames, Currey asked to see her lighting designs. Impressed with what he saw, he asked Koszyk to create designs for Currey & Company.
"It is amazing to collaborate with a company willing to take real chances," Koszyk said. "I am so excited to be working with Currey on a collection that encompasses a specific look that is currently unavailable in the home furnishings industry and making high design with an edge accessible." Home Accents today