“I wanted to create jewelry that was smart, and different, something to watch over you.”

Founded in New York City in 2012, Kt Ferris Creations create some pretty unusual and kind of creepy cute jewelry. Her inspiration comes from the unknown in the deepest parts of nature, the all seeing eye and the urge to make people feel good. And it´s all about blinking doll eyes, crystals, spikes, precious stones and various metals. All images photographed by Danny Lane.

How would your friends describe you?

“A bouncy goofball. Generous, thoughtful, hard working and creative ding dong wrapped up in a blanket of energy” that is a direct quote from my “Bad Seed” :)

Your pieces looks very moody and kind of strange. How would you describe them yourself and where do you draw your inspiration from?

I wanted to create jewelry that was smart, and different, something to watch over you. I also wanted it to be a little goofy, or for some people scary, and interactive. I use blinking doll eyes to protect the owner, and the metal work is inspired from nature.

And where do your ideas evolve from?

They evolve when I take a step back and relax. I remember the moment I saw this fungus on this particular branch when I was on a trip with some friends Upstate in the woods. I knew the moment I saw it I had to reinvent it with my jewelry. It’s become one of my signature “shapes” I use in a lot of my designs. I’ll see a shape and it will just stick with me.

What kind of person wears your jewelry?

I sell my work at an artists market in Brooklyn called “Artists and Fleas”. When I first started I was surprised to see such a wide variety of people who bought my work. Anyone from your mom, to a fashionista to a plain jane to your boyfriend. I think the people who wear my work are smart, they get it and they think outside the box.

What materials and techniques do you favor?

I love brass, and of course, doll eyes. My favorite techniques are the oldest there are. All of my designs are hand carved. There’s nothing like starting with a big block of carving wax and widdling it down to a spiky creature.

Are you a realist or fantasist?

I would say I’m a little of both, I’m a fantasist but I make it a reality.

Do you have a style icon you admire?

Ya know, not really. But I will say, the owner of Nasty Gal, Sophia Amoruso is pretty friggin awesome. I guess she would be my girl boss icon. The way she built an empire with no debt is so inspiring to me, plus she’s hot.

The most important thing in life?

The most important thing in life is to love what you do for a living, and do it with passion.