Artist
PROFILE
HILLARY RANDOLPH
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ince the SOMERS gallery on Palace Avenue was rechristened GRACE in February, the jewelry and the storefront have been evolving on many levels. The GRACE line of jewelry shares the quality, feel and wear-ability of the original SOMERS line, and is drawing rave reviews from customers for its small batches of standout, versatile and one-of-a-kind pieces crafted from 22 carat gold, wood accents and gorgeous strands of semi-precious stones. Beyond the jewelry, the gallery itself has become a work of art. Inside, visitors won’t find another cool color palette with the merchandise protected behind panels of buffed glass. The collections’ new backdrop is a vibrant tangerine curtain, painted in exquisite detail across the walls. Hand-blown glass vessels hang at intervals, brimming with greens and fresh flowers. On a quarterly basis, GRACE also exhibits the work of like-minded visual artists. The effect is layered, energetic and immediately uplifting. “Galleries as disappearing white boxes feel so boring and uninspired,” explains designer and owner Hillary Randolph. “I design these necklaces and bracelets to become part of your life—treasured possessions you’ll wear constantly—that are meant to inspire and remind you who you are. The entire gallery expresses that vitality, and our guests love it.”
PHOTOS: Linda Carfagno
GRACE 125 East Palace Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Gallery: 505.780.5611 Office: 505.986.0288 WearYourGrace.com