Irina Rapaport is a mixed media artist; she has been a craft artist for over 20 years…(see www.woodenzoo.com for previous craft). She started making jewellery in 2005 and is mainly self-taught. Trained in architecture, Irina draws her influences largely from patterns, geometry and textures. Space and the 3rd dimension are an integral part of her design concept. The artist is recognized for the simplicity of elements she is able to distil in her work. The sculptural quality of her wearable art makes each piece a one-of-a-kind art jewellery object.

Art and craft show participation:
“Value of Metal” jewellery exhibit at the Guild Shop, September 15-October 16, 2011
Jewellery feature at the OCC gallery, Queen West, December 2010
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2009, 2011
American Crafts Festival at Lincoln Centre, New York, 2011
The Beaches Arts and Crafts Show, Toronto 2005 to 2010
Muskoka Arts and Crafts Show, 2008 to 2010
Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Show (board member) for the past 10 years
The Moose Show 2006 to 2011
Wearable art show, Burlington Art Centre, 2009 - 2010
By hand, Toronto, 2009
One of a Kind Show Toronto, 2005 and 2007

Professional affiliations:
Member of the Ontario Crafts Council
Member of the Metal Arts Guild of Canada