Digging Pompeii! Eve J. Alfille's New Designs Rock!

You don’t need to be a historian to know that Eve J. Alfillé Gallery & Studio’s Pompeii Opening Celebration was a success! As Roman citizens, gladiators, and jewelry enthusiasts alike gathered last Saturday, all were witness to the grand unveiling of Eve’s latest series of opulent art jewelry. Revelers were entertained by critically-acclaimed pianist George LePauw, and cups were never empty as champagne and savory treats were passed around throughout the afternoon and into the evening. 

In case you missed out on the fun, never fear! The bevy of new pieces, ranging from tourmaline slices, to richly massive silver pendants, to cameos in strange and wonderful materials like lava, are now on view and available at the Eve J. Alfillé Gallery & Studio in downtown Evanston! 

Photo Credit: Miriam Mikhelson

Jewelry Designs: Copyright Eve J. Alfillé, 2015

Eve J. Alfillé Announces New Jewelry Collection: "Pompeii"

Evanston artist Eve J. Alfillé has announced the launch of her latest jewelry collection, "Pompeii." The new series will be released and celebrated on May 2, 2015 from 1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. at the Eve J. Alfillé Gallery and Studio, and will allow guests to indulge in champagne, food, live music, and of course, phenomenal jewelry.

THE INSPIRATION
In the late summer of 79 A.D., fire and ash rained down from Mount Vesuvius onto the Roman town of Pompeii, sealing its residents and their secrets away into a perfect time capsule of beauty, art, and destruction.

Nearly two thousand years later, while visiting Italy, Evanston artist Eve Alfillé was able to experience the famously rediscovered ruins of Pompeii. Arising from the ashes, a series has taken shape in Eve’s mind that utilizes her medium of art jewelry to give form to both the Pompeii of today: a place of tragic beauty, frozen in heartbreaking detail...and the gilded Pompeii of ancient Rome: a bustling, vivacious melting pot of color and life.

THE INTENT
As Eve warns, “Bear in mind that this series’ effect is twofold: I mean on the one hand to celebrate the magnificent jewelry and lifestyle of the Pompeiians, and on the other, to evoke the beauty and wistful appeal of its ruins.”


THE MATERIALS
Regarding her materials and her methods, Eve plans to employ nothing less than what Caesar himself might choose. “There will be rich, patinated gold, plump pearls and emeralds as in the year 79 A.D., and in contrast, tourmalines, greyed agates, and grey diamonds like the ash and cinders of Vesuvius.”

THE EVENT
From archaeologists, to jewelry connoisseurs, to those who simply enjoy beauty, Eve’s “Pompeii” series is guaranteed to please all as we celebrate with a splash of Roman indulgence. Live music by renowned pianist George Lepauw, sinfully delicious treats, champagne, and fanfare all await.

Call to reserve your space at 847-869-7920 or send an email to contact@evejewelry.com. To learn more about Eve Alfillé and her inspiration, go to www.evejewelry.com.