WNC Magazine - Artist Profile: Model of Fashion

Q Evon on Tuesday, 16 August 2011. Posted in Press

Suzanne Q Evon’s evolution from glamour girl to luxe jeweler
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For two decades, Suzanne Q Evon—or Q, as she’s known—lived off her wholesome good looks and nearly six-foot frame. She was a top commercial model in New York City, but jetted around the world for photo shoots.

When that career drew to a close around age 40, Q began to pursue her passion for creating metal jewelry. Today, blissfully ensconced in rural Weaverville, she crafts hundreds of designs for gallery sales across the country and anonymous wholesale production under brand names, including Banana Republic, J. Jill, Sundance catalog, and even QVC. She jokes she’s “the biggest name you’ve never heard of.”

Selling Silver, Lapidary Journal

Q Evon on Saturday, 30 July 2011. Posted in Press

Q Evon contributed to this article featured in the Jewerlry Artist Lapidary Journal.

"‘I love my silver, [Q Evon] continues.’ And… I have so much time and energy and momentum in my silver line that [it would be difficult] for me to make a break from that.’"

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Q Evon Design featured in The New York Times

Q Evon on Saturday, 30 July 2011. Posted in Press

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Q Evon Design featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch

Q Evon on Saturday, 30 July 2011. Posted in Press

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For years [Suzanne] was a model in New York and then spent time in Los Angeles where she acted for several years. But at some point along the way, she realized that neither career wass for her. With a business degree from UNC and plenty of metal arts classes including time at Parsons, she… packed up, moved to the North Caolina mountains, and began making jewelry for wholesale.

“Suzanne’s jewelry quickly became successful including being picked up by Sundance catalogues. Although business was booming, Suzanne began to feel that she was not furthering herself as an artist. So, she studied with a master jeweler and went back to retail.”

“Her pieces reflect her love of medieval iron and metal work shapes and textures softened through the use of colored stones and pearls. ‘O love how the perfect piece of jewelry makes someone feel. When their eyes light up, it’s magnificent!.’”

 

Q Evon Design, Indianapolis Art Center

Q Evon on Saturday, 30 July 2011. Posted in Press

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