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Influenced by an early love of printmaking, primarily block and screen printing, Kiley Granberg’s approach to jewellery captures the clean crisp lines between positive and negative space.
Born in Alberta, Kiley spent much of her adolescence exploring the outdoors and creating art. A deep reverence for the natural world influenced her artistry and eventually led her to Red Deer College to earn a Visual Arts diploma with a focus in printmaking. She subsequently earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts, where she majored in Jewelry and Metals, graduating with distinction.
Under the instruction of Charles Lewton-Brain and other art professionals at AUA, Kiley gleaned valuable skills in both the design and execution of art jewellery. She was honoured with several scholarships and awards in addition to being a finalist in the Niche Jewellery Awards, hosted in Philadelphia, PA.
On Kiley’s first day of Jewellery 101, she was introduced to the work of Joan Irvin. Immediately taken with her precise sawwork, Kiley saw a vision of her own art aesthetic, translated into metal. The saw quickly became her favourite tool, and piercing, a technique using a hand saw and exceptionally fine blades, has become her calling.
Now, with several years of practice refining her skills, Kiley continues to push the limits of her tools and process to produce one-of-a-kind art jewellery out of her mobile studio based in Comox, British Columbia.
Forever hungry for adventure, Kiley’s next adventure will take her across Canada with her vintage travel trailer turned jewellery studio. Intending to soak in nature, attend art festivals, and support local farming; Kiley will continue to capture the fleeting moments of awe found in nature while sharing her experience, spirit, and technical skill with others.
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