By the end of last week, you could spot Meisha Barbee’s work on the neck of many Synergy shoppers. She combines simple canes and soothing colors in graphic ways with subtle textures woven in. The modern minimalist design continues through her findings. The harmony and detail in these pieces make them very pleasing to wear.
Since Meisha has no web site (her studio and shop are in the Spanish Village Art Center in San Diego, CA), I’ve assembled a few pictures here. Her brothers are glass artists and they urged her to enter her work in the Niche competition which she and Loretta Lam won earlier this month. Have yourself a winning weekend.
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Oh wow - how I do wish I had been there. I just love the colours, design and feel that these pendants offer. My studio is currently closed for renovation work but it just makes me want to get my sleeves rolled up and designing again…..
My Meisha purchase is wrapped around my neck right now.I remember standing by her table for a long time at the Synergy Gallery trying to decide on just one. I loved them all! I was drawn to her color pallette! Great work!
I LOVED everything she made! It was so great seeing it in person at Synergy… Great Style!
Mine was on my neck for the trip home, and then the next day. A couple of strangers even commented on it. It is very pleasing to wear, as Cynthia says.
OK Meisha, when can we look for earrings?
I want to touch! Love those colors, and the simplicity.
I enjoyed meeting Meisha on the line for coffee the first morning of the conference and chatting about stripes. I love her style.
I loved Meisha’s designs and was happy to hear that she was a fellow San Diegan! She has a wonderful touch with both her colors and her shapes. Both she and Loretta are deserving winners of the Niche award.
Meisha’s work is delightful. I am one of her many happy customers at Synergy too. I love how she can take simple elements and make something fresh and fantastic.
I also took ages to decide which pendant to buy and am very happy with my choice. So is my daughter and she whisked it off my neck when we visited her after returning to the UK and didn’t return it! I love the colour combinations, texture and design.
Meisha’s display at the Synergy Gallery was very simple, which allowed the work to stand out. The “less is more” philosophy really works for her; she lets beautiful colors and simple design speak for themselves. Awesome!
WOuld like to purchase a necklace. What is the cost and how do i reach the artist? Thank you.