But if you can't make it to Portland, you can still experience Simek's equally interesting wearable art here in Chicago (1951 W. Division, www.habitchicago.com. Simek has added a new piece to her collection and it's just as eye-catching as her eyelash necklace. The centerpiece is a delicate pearlized Turbo Cinereus shell filled with a silver powder that sprinkles a dusting on the wearer's chest when tapped.
Shooting The Breeze With Simek
TCG: How do you come up with ideas for your pieces?
SS: I like thinking about materials, all kinds of them and, how to they can be worn. I collect materials and then sometimes later they take the form of jewelry or adornment.
TCG: When did you start designing jewelry? When did your work start catching on?
SS: I started this line in the summer and things have been going pretty good from the start. I think because they are somewhat unusual, they've been getting some attention.
TCG: Would you say you have sort of a cult following for your jewelry?
SS: I'm not sure about that, but I am very pleased that even though I am based in the U.S., more than half of my sales come from other countries.
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oops, the web address is www.habitchicago.com.
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