Isabelle Ferland
Isabelle Ferland studied at the visual arts faculty of Laval University and works in Quebec City as a fashion accessory designer, infusing her pieces with a certain artistic quality. She is interested in a noble and timeless material: wood. She proposes different species of precious wood to create contemporary mosaics. From this inventive research of colors, shapes and textures, she designs jewelry and hair accessories that are both original and practical. Her meticulous solo work allows her to personally oversee all stages of the creation and fabrication of her pieces. She is a professional artisan member of the Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec.
2022
Quebec City Award
The members of the jury emphasized the diversity, originality and quality of execution of the products presented. The impeccable finish, the attention to detail and the elegance of the production were particularly appreciated.
Photo Lise Breton, thanks to you!
My mission
Isabelle Ferland trained at the visual arts faculty of Laval University and works in Quebec City as a fashion accessory designer, infusing her pieces with a certain artistic quality. She is interested in a noble and timeless material: wood. She proposes alloys of different species of precious wood to create contemporary mosaics. From this inventive research of colors, shapes and textures, she designs jewelry and hair accessories that are both original and practical. Her meticulous solo work allows her to personally oversee all stages of the creation and fabrication of her pieces. She is a professional artisan member of the Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec.
The materials
I love wood! I love the patterns, colors and textures. I like the contrast between the classic side of wood and the more design-oriented side of mosaics. I juxtapose Canadian and exotic wood species in a harmonious marriage of colors and textures. Where does the wood I use come from? Mainly from woodworkers: I get their unused boards, their scraps! The species that I don't use, I buy them from a wood importer. Of course, I take care to check the origin and the way the wood is cut.
The workshop
I love my studio! I enjoy the freedom I have to create every day. New concepts emerge from my mind at any time and not only at the workshop. Indeed, ideas come to me while walking in the forest, running, playing with my daughter and even cooking! I draw them, I test them, I modify them and modify them again. Of course, I am not always alone in the process. I have collaborators who are essential, of fundamental importance in achieving my goals. But I am present at all stages of production, as attention to detail is paramount. Once the jewelry is finished and checked, the packaging and shipping are also done in my workshop.
2018
Quebec City Award
This award recognizes the quality and originality of the production of an exhibitor from Quebec City at Plein Art.
The manufacture of barrette
Practical, the bars are created from Canadian and exotic wood species. With screwed, not glued, fasteners, they are strong and durable. Handcrafted, these laminated wood bars create unique mosaics.