about
| Monica Berdin altered her pursuits in life shortly after graduating from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture with a Bachelor of Interior Design. With an opportunity to travel to Cairo, Egypt with UBC, School of Architecture, Monica was taken with traditional Bedouin jewellery and realized a common thread through out her life had been jewellery. Upon her return, she enrolled in the Jewellery Art & Design program at Vancouver Community College. Armed with a firmly entrenched design process, Monica graduated from VCC’s program with Best Technical Merit & Display award in year 1 and Best Overall Achievement in year 2. Monica has sold her work through retail boutiques, charity organizations and conferences and exhibited her work in BC. |
artist statement
| Due to my formal education in architecture and design, I automatically go to the technicalities of form and function. It is when I take my designs to a place beyond the embedded rigour that I feel a language is born. My work is focused on simplicity, form and the boldness of unexpected details. I believe there is universality in all things that are designed, understood and revered. It is the fusion of these two worlds I am drawn to and try to achieve with each project I take on. |