About Angela Mahler

I have always lived a creative life whether it was running scales on the piano, strumming a guitar, singing in harmony, dancing like a madwoman, crafting art, or moving color under my brush.

As a child I adored rocks so much I’m surprised I didn’t become a geologist. I would clamour the hills around our summer cottage foraging for what I called “treasures” but were really just rocks to others. I was so fascinated with the different colors, textures and lights that would play off the rocks that I could stare at them for hours imagining their history.

As the demands of adulthood took over, creativity took more and more of a back seat in priority. Stress, anxiety and feelings of loss all became a daily part of my existence.

Wabi Sabi
After reaching the peak of frustration, I finally let go of the need to be perfect in the eyes of (presumed) others. I made the decision to, unknowingly, commit Wabi Sabi, a Japanese philosophy of finding the beauty in imperfection. And so my journey as an artist truly began again!

My jewelry often expresses this ascetic as seen in the asymmetrical shape, as well as the juxtaposition-ing of crude and refined, old and new, matte and sparkly. I like to think these are similar to the traits we often find in ourselves. Life isn’t always pretty and can be off balance at times but it’s always beautiful. And so my jewelry reflects that.

Amulets for a New World
I especially enjoy making what I call treasure necklaces which have different treasures hidden among the strands such as various elements of spirituality: buddhas, goddesses, crosses, fetishes, spirals.

Apart from its beauty, I often use the Karen Hill Tribe silver in my work because it is 100% fair trade, helps to fund community projects in the villages, discourages planting of illicit crops such as opium and preserves those skills and traditions for the next generation.

As a Reiki practitioner, each piece is lovingly infused with that energy to maximize the benefits of each stone to the wearer so that these truly become amulets for cleansing, support and a new world protection.

Custom Handmade Jewelry
I’m happy to make a necklace or bracelet that is more personal and meaningful to you, so don’t be shy. All pieces are signed by me on a delicate sterling silver charm as authentic and one of a kind. Ask me about commissioning the piece of your dreams!