Mo Ying Chan goldsmith Greg Fraser gemcarver

Mo Ying Chan

born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada

studied fashion design, worked in that field for years (now finds that experience helps in a practical approach to problem solving in metal work)

returned to school, studying Jewellery Arts, goldsmithing, at George Brown College in Toronto

draws inspiration from travelling, art and nature

Greg Fraser

studied drawing and painting at the Ontario College of Art, and fine arts at the University of Guelph

exhibited his paintings in several solo and juried group shows

studied jazz composition and theory

played in bands, built a recording studio, composed and recorded electronic music

first experience in the gem/jewellery world was that of a “bag carrier” for Mo Ying at gem shows; had only a passing interest in gemstones until a chance meeting with an Australian opal dealer at a Hong Kong show in 1994; became mesmerized by opals, and a year later began buying rough opal for cutting and polishing

has since branched out to cut and carve a variety of materials, finding that general aesthetic principles can be easily transported from painting to music to gem carving

jewelry 2006

jewelry 2004–2005

jewelry 2000–2004

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