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ndigenous silversmith, Sheena Francis Olito, is the creative energy behind ‘a feather and a stone jewelry’. Her design journey began a decade ago, but after the completion of a silversmithing program in 2019, her everyday focus has now shifted to her growing business. Using precious metals and gemstones such as amethyst, moonstone, and A Feather and Stone turquoise, Sheena Jewelry creates simple yet chic, wearable jewelry. Sterling silver is her preference to work with, as is a hammer and a saw to fabricate her thoughtfully designed pieces. Using her hands to create wearable art has been a wonderful outlet to express her creative ideas. Currently, she works out of a small refurnished tack room Her ‘In Flight’ earrings are in a barn in Cowichan Bay. the highlight of a recent collection she designed and is ‘How does her art represent excited to share them with the her indigenous identity?’ world.
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Having grown up on Vancouver Island Sheena has always embraced nature. During a recent spiritual journey, she discovered her creativity was fed by her connection to the land - continuing to softly shape her identity as an Indigenous artist. “Finding inspiration in nature is the most exciting part of the process, I love spending time at the river to help that energy flow.” In a recent collection, she has channeled her indigenous heritage with a modern twist on formline artwork.
Having found a creative outlet and mastered a way to maintain it, Sheena will be busy creating for the upcoming tourist season in the Victoria Inner Harbour. You can find her beautiful creations online at www. afeatherandastone.com or on IG @afeatherandastone Sheena warmly acknowledges the unseeded territory of the Quw’utsun people on which she resides and works and she will always respect the land and environment.
