About Us
Marina Smith
Artist & Designer
Marina Smith is a Canadian artist who has been creating mixed media jewellery art items for over 30 years, achieving a fine level of craftsmanship over this time period and embracing many techniques.
Her current work embodies a Victorian Retro-Futurism that is whimsical, lovely and unique. She is one of a handful of artisans working in this genre using high quality materials like sterling filled pieces as opposed to base metals alone.
Each creation has a story to tell, all her works are one of a kind and unique.
Using actual vintage mechanisms and time pieces dating anywhere from 1815 to 1940 adds a playful mechanical element to the designs, creating an air of illusion and magic.
Inner gears and ornate script exposed to the eye reveal the workmanship of a bygone era.
Pride was still taken in each handcrafted component. Pressed pieces and antique components used are circa 1800 to 1940 and reconditioned.
Sterling fill is done in the old style, giving the item a heavier silver surface than modern day counterparts making them far more durable.
Marina Smith is the Founder and Past President of the Jules Verne Phantasical Society of Halifax. which is a Steampunk based club for fans of Victorian science fiction and esthetics.
Bespoke work available upon request.
Each creation has a story to tell, inspiration drawn from fairytale and myth, intricately pieced together with skill.
Using vintage gemstones and mechanisms dating between 1850 to 1940 adds a playful and whimsical element to the designs, creating an air of illusion and magic.
Pressed components used span the Belle Epoque era and up to the Art Deco era.
All items are nickle free and hypo allergenic.
~High quality sterling filled~
Her work can be found at many provincial art galleries and museums throughout Canada.
Handcrafted in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Arcane Angel produces both lines totally handcrafted and lines that are designed and manufactured to specification.
Designers like Gabriel Smith and Victoria Merritt create conceptual art along with Marina Smith for a complete line of products.
Awards & Achievements
The Philosophy
Every item I make, by virtue of the fact I utilize upcycled components, are unique and one of a kind. Like those who wear them.
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