Tamara Goldsmith

Tamara Goldsmith, (yes, that's her given last name) has been working in precious metals, glass and a variety of other mediums all her life. She went to school for Jewelry and Metalsmithing at U of Oregon, and worked as a fine jeweler through college, continuing as an independent jewelry designer after moving to Portland in 1998.

As purveyor, collector, crafter and assemblage artist of found treasures, she yearned for a studio and gallery where she could peddle her funky wares along with other like-minded artisans. Nestled at the 811 building near the arteries of downtown Portland, she found her perfect ever-evolving community and thrives there today in her Jewelry Boutique and Gallery called Redux. Specializing in local and handmade art, craft, jewelry, accessories and gifts, most items are made from unique, repurposed or recycled materials, or utilize unusual design. Lovingly handcrafted and conceived locally, the collection is made up of work made from the hands of local indie artisans often utilizing sustainable business practices as well as imports obtained from fair-trade companies.

Since opening in 2005, Redux has doubled in size, and currently carries the work of over 120 artists, mostly from the NW. Redux actively participates in monthly First Friday artwalks with other local galleries featuring work from artists utilizing a similar aesthetic celebrating the found, embellished, appropriated, deconstructed, and reinvented object.