S2-01: An Art Jeweler’s Jeweler, Too Knock-Kneed to be an Olympian
“After overcoming his despair when he realized he could technically never grow up to be a firetruck, Alex Boyd, surrounded by a family of artisans, was encouraged to create. A working artist, teacher and jewelry-repair aficionado—the bills still have to be paid—Alex has developed textured, yet linear aesthetics at his bench and avoids as much polishing as possible. Never one to take himself seriously, but driven by the lines, forms, colors and stones in his designs, Alex joins Courtney to discuss jewelry business drivers and the makings of a master, while sharing many laughs along the way…”
February 05, 2021
Alex Boyd: A Generational Jeweler Finds His Signature Style
Jeweler Alex Boyd combines playfulness with serious technique in achieving a fabled aesthetic.
“Born into a family of artists in Denver, Colorado, it’s no surprise that Alex Boyd found himself on a creative path as a young teen. “My mom is a printmaker, but also just a maker in general. She put every possible material in my hands from an early age and encouraged me to just make things.” With a ceramicist for an aunt and a jeweler for an uncle, Alex dabbled in just about every art form before landing on glasswork in his early 20s…”
November 9, 2020
“Today we’d like to introduce you to Alex Boyd.
Alex, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I was born into a family of artists. My mom is a printmaker, my aunt a ceramicist, and my uncle a jeweler. My whole life, I’ve made things with my hands. After studying art history and design in college, I opened my own studio cutting gemstones and making jewelry. While I love making my work it’s also important to me to serve my community. That’s why I teach my craft whenever I can. I teach at least one workshop a month at the Boulder Metalsmithing Association in Boulder, CO and travel a few times a year to teach at various jewelry schools around the country…”
May 5, 2020