About Sone & Catherine Kim
Timeless jewelry & art handmade
in the mountains of California.
Hello!
I’m Catherine, a Korean-American maker from Los Angeles. I’ve always been into making things with my hands, anything from crocheting to painting. I studied art at UCLA and my curiosity has led to many experiences and places.
2001 - 2005 UCLA, Los Angeles
2003 International student, South Africa
2005 Assistant jewelry designer, Pasadena
2006 VSC artist residency, Vermont
2007 Moved to Trinidad & Tobago (T&T)
2009 - 2011 Architectural draftsperson
& website manager, T&T
2012 Studio art practice, T&T
2016 Moved back to California
2017 Settled in Forest Falls, California
2018 Start of Sonemade.com
2023 Career transition to SEO
& digital marketing
Sone means “hands” in Korean and this website serves as a showcase and an e-commerce destination for my art and jewelry work.
What I value
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Timeless Design
The aesthetic is modern, minimalist, and playful. The designs focus on art and ideas, not trends.
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Handmade
All jewelry and art are hand-crafted and made-to-order in my home studio.
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Sustainability
I focus on not being wasteful on the logistical side. All marketing materials are digital, and I focus on sustainability when it comes to making, packaging, and shipping (i.e., reclaimed silver, recyclable box/envelope).
The story behind the making
The mixed media art and silver jewelry are informed by my background in art and architecture.
Ideas can come from diverse sources such as construction/industrial sites, nature, and movements. Following traditional art making, I observe and record. Through the making process and mixed mediums, they become removed from their original purpose to create new point of views.
Outside of making, I love
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Mountain living
I am based in Forest Falls, CA. I love waking up to the greenery, the fresh chill in the air, and the smell of pine outside.
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Museum trips
I’m 1.5 hrs from LA and I enjoy museum trips with my sons. I get a lot of energy by seeing how/what other artists create. It keeps the mind open.
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Tea & Pastries
As soon as I wake up, the kettle goes on for my strong English Breakfast tea with a splash of milk. I love a good, fresh croissant or any French pastry.