My name is Daniel Proulx from Montreal. I make Wire-wrapped Steampunk Jewelry with brass, copper and gemstones

INSPIRATION:
I always was very interested in fantasy imaginary world such as Dungeon & Dragon, Lord of the Rings and Science fiction. I’m also inspired by the mix of mechanical, organic shapes and contrast between ancient and futuristic designs.

HOW IT BEGAN:
In April of 2008 I started to make rings just for fun after Catherine (My better half) learned how to make simple wire rings during a 2 hour lesson. I just watched how she made it and tried. Since then I spent several hours every day perfecting and developing my own technique to create an original design. I quickly started to make very retro-futurist model of rings. At that time I decided embarked into this adventure, quit my job and try to live on my jewelry full-time.

One day a friend told me what i was doing was Steampunk . I research the subject and fell in love with this culture . I always liked Steampunk but i didn't know there was a name for it . Recently i had the chance to have a short feature of my cyberpunk ring in the fashion Magazine Clindoeil (French) and an article about the steampunk movement and me in the newspaper Le Voir (French).


Recently i made a steampunk Spider Sculpture that was featured in Daily deviation on DeviantArt :

Steampunk Clockwork Spider by *CatherinetteRings on deviantART

Recently My Steampunk Dungeon and Dragon Sculpture was featured on the popular site BoingBoing.com :

STEAMPUNK EXHIBITION AT OXFORD
I am very honored to have been asked to participate in the first ever steampunk exhibition to be held at a museum. It will be at the University of Oxford in the UK and runs from 13 October 2009 to 21 February 2010.

Sincerely
Daniel Proulx

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