Artist’s Statement

Tahirih and Gabriel live on Galiano Island, BC, where they handcraft hardwood jewellery using local and exotic woods from around the world.

Tahirih grew up on the Galiano. She studied visual arts in Los Angeles, and has since then continued her education with Gabriel, learning a broad spectrum of fine woodworking skills.

Gabriel is from the Fraser Valley where he began his woodworking career. He moved to Galiano to become a fine woodworker's apprentice. In the six years of training, he learned the art of precision joinery, custom design, and fine finishing carpentry.

Tahirih and Gabriel formed Solomon Woodworks in 2002, and have since shown their work across Canada. Together they are inspired by the wild nature of Galiano Island; in a thick slab of rough timber or jagged wind-fall, thier workmanship brings forth the art beneath the surface, revealing a smoothly polished piece that reflects the grace and elegance wood is renowned for.

Contact information:

Gabriel Shoichet & Tahirih Rockafella
Solomon Woodworks
Site 9 Comp 36 RR#1
Galiano Island, BC V0N1P0

Tel: (250) 539-3767
E-mail: info@solomonwoodworks.com
Website: www.solomonwoodworks.com

See our website for all our current exhibitions and upcoming shows!

Snakewood Feather Earrings
Wood and 14k-gold, 2006

Pink Ivory Tear Drop Earrings & Pendant
Wood and Sterling Silver, 2007

Tulipwood Feather Earrings & Pendant
Wood and Sterling Silver, 2005