About Theresa

Before I hear your story, I thought I’d tell you a bit about mine.

I’ve always loved collecting small nostalgic treasures. I like how personal stories give ordinary items lasting meaning. That’s why I love making jewellery. I use gold and sterling silver, diamonds, and gemstones, but really, I work with stories. Fine jewellery becomes part of your life story: you remember where you wore it, or who gave it to you. It reminds you of a shared past, and becomes part of the stories you tell in the future. My original collections reflect natural beauty: plants, birds, sea creatures. I also make customized engagement rings and wedding bands. These reflect each couple’s unique story. I love surprises too, so don’t worry – I can keep a secret.

I studied jewellery and metalsmithing at OCAD University in Toronto. I graduated in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in material art and design.

  • Exhibition & Shows
  • Recognition
  • Publication
    2019
  • One Of A Kind Winter Show. Toronto, Ontario. Nov 21 - Dec 1.
  • Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. Toronto, Ontario. July 12 - 14.
  • One Of A Kind Spring Show. Toronto, Ontario. March 27 - 31.
      • 2018
    • One Of A Kind Winter Show. Toronto, Ontario. Nov 27 - Dec 2.
    • Cabbagetown Art & Crafts. Toronto, Ontario. Sept 7-9.
    • 57th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. Jul 6-8.
        • 2017
      • Cabbagetown Art & Crafts. Toronto, Ontario. Sept 9-10.
      • 56th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. Jul 14-16.
        • 2016
      • The 32nd Annual Book Arts Fair. OCAD University. Dec 10.
      • Canzine Toronto 2016. Festival of Zine Culture and Independent Arts. Art Gallery of Ontario. Oct 29.
      • Art At The Market - St. Lawrence Market. Mar 26 & Oct 7-8.
      • 55th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. July 8-10
        • 2015
      • The 31st Annual Book Arts Fair. OCAD University. Dec 5.
      • 54th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. Sept 18-20.
        • 2014
      • The 30th Annual Book Arts Fair. OCAD University. Nov 29.
      • Craft Ontario Holiday Pop Up Shop. Craft Ontario Gallery. Nov 28 - Dec 24.
      • Canzine Toronto 2014. Festival of Zine Culture and Independent Arts. 918 Bathurst Centre. Toronto, Ontario. Nov 1.
      • 53rd Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. July 4-6.
      • Best of TOAE Award Winners Exhibition. First Canadian Place Gallery. Jan 20-Feb 27.
        • 2013
      • Papier Stains solo exhibition. L. A. Pai Gallery. Nov 10-27.
      • Ontario Crafts Council Volunteer Appreciation Event Guest Artist. Oct 30.
      • Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. July 5-7.
      • SNAG Meta-Mosaic Trunk Show. May 18.
      • New Life. SNAG Meta-Mosaic 2013 Conference. Toronto International Jewellery Festival. May 1-31.
      • One of a Kind Spring Show. Direct Energy Centre. Mar 27 - 31.
      • 52nd Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Best of 2012. First Canadian Place Gallery. Jan 24 - Mar 1.
      • TEDxOCADU Art Exhibit. OCAD University. Jan 19.
        • 2012
      • 28th Annual Book Arts Fair. OCAD University. Dec 1.
      • Queen West Art Crawl. Trinity Bellwoods Park. Toronto, Ontario. Sept 15-16.
      • Harmony Arts Festival. West Vancouver, British Columbia. Aug 3 - 12. 9th
      • Annual Jewellery Student Competition. L. A. Pai Gallery. Ottawa, Ontario. July 29 - Aug 18.
      • 51st Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. July 6 -8.
      • Artscape Barns Art Market. Wychwood Barns. Toronto, Ontario. June 18.
      • 97th Annual OCAD Graduate Exhibition. OCAD University. May 3-6.
      • Till & McCulloch Meetings. Hilton Bonaventure, Montreal. April 30 - May 2.
      • Best of 2011. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Award Winners’ Show. First Canadian Place. Jan 16 - March.
      • GRAFT: Linking Textiles, Art and Science. Textile Musem of Canada. Dec 3 - Jan 22.
      • Craft’d Pop-up Shop - &nd. The Gladstone Hotel. Toronto, Ontario. Feb 18.
      • MAAD Annual Shadowbox Sale. OCAD University. Feb 1.
        • 2011
      • 50th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto Cityhall. July 8-10.
      • Super Cells: The Wonder of Stem Cells. Ontario Science Centre. May 28 - July 17.
      • Award Winners 2011. Ontario Crafts Council. June 1 - July 17.
      • Retrospective. OCAD University. April 4-18.
        • 2010
      • Hand Made, Made Well. OCAD University. Fall.
      • 26th Annual Book Arts Fair. OCAD University. Dec 10.
      • Whodunit. OCAD University. Nov 17-19.
      • Doors Open Anatomy Figure Show. MaRS Building. Retrospective. OCAD University. April 8-18.
      • Hot Mess Magazine Book Launch. The White House. May 14.
      • Enter OCAD (Grad Show). Showing 3rd year work. OCAD University. May 6-9.
      • One of a Kind Spring Show. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Mar 31-April 4.
        • 2009
      • Secret Identity. OCAD University. Student Gallery. Feb 15-March 14.
      • Optical Chairs Gala. William Doo Auditorium, University of Toronto. February 28.
      • Retro Show. OCAD University. April 15-24.
      • OCAD + Grad Show : showing 2nd year work. OCAD University. May 7-10.
      • OCAD Annual Design Competition. OCAD University.
    2018
  • Best Booth Winner, 6-Day Star. One Of A Kind Winter Show.
      • 2015
    • People's Choice Award. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition.
      • 2013
    • Best of Jewellery. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition.
      • 2012
    • OCAD Graduate Medal Winner: Material Art and Design. OCAD University.
    • M. Joan Chalmers Award. OCAD University.
    • Nora E. Vaughan Award. OCAD University.
    • Spoke Club Membership Prize. OCAD University.
    • Prime Gallery People’s Choice Award. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition.
    • Runner-up 9th Annual Jewellery Student Competition. L. A. Pai Gallery. Ottawa.
      • 2011
    • Student Honourable Mention in Exhibition Award. Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition.
    • Ontario Crafts Council Undergraduate Scholarship.
      • 2010
    • Harbourfront Centre Summer Artist-in-Residence. York Quay Centre Craft Studios.
    • Doris Rea Tribute Award. OCAD University.
    • Imperial Smelting & Refining Co. of Canada Ltd. Metal Prize. OCAD University.
      • 2009
    • Gesswein Canada Prize. OCAD University.
    • Byrex Gems Inc. Prize, Honourable Mention. OCAD University.
    • OCAD Annual Design Competition 2nd Place. OCAD University.
      • 2008
    • Design for Humanity Challenge Competition 1st Place. OCAD University.
    • Roman and Mary Schneider Foundation Scholarship. OCAD University.
    • Trash fashion show and awards, Honourable Mention. Windfall Ecology Centre.
      • 2007
    • Nikita Marner Scholarship. Scarborough Arts Council.
    • Design Exchange Product Design Contest, Honourable Mention.
    • Program 2 Art Graduate Award. Georges Vanier Secondary School.
    • Ceramics Award. Georges Vanier Secondary School. Alumni Award. Georges Vanier Secondary School.
    • Governor General’s Academic Medal. Georges Vanier Secondary School.
    • Lorraine Monk Arts Award. Georges Vanier Secondary School.
  • WeddingBells: Botanical Wedding Inspos for Fall Brides.
  • https://weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/botanical-wedding-inspo-fall-brides
  • 100 Layer Cake: Romantic Black & Red Inspiration. By Liza of Mango Studios and Shealyn Angus Wedding & Events. http://www.100layercake.com/wedding-inspiration/romantic-black-and-red-bridal-inspiration
  • The Wedding Co.: Modern Day Factory Girl. By Behind the ‘I Do’ Wedding Planning Services. www.theweddingco.com/modern-day-factory-girl
  • Post City Magazine. Shop Talk. By Ray Lontoc. October 2016.
  • SP/06 Shift: Processes. Page 34-39. October 2013.
  • 135 Reasons To Love OCAD University: The 2011/2012 Annual Report. Page 48-49.
  • Registered Graphic Design Ontario 2012 Student Awards Brochure. Page 14.
  • Metal Arts Guild: MAGazine. 2012 College Review Issue. January 2013.
  • MAAD 2012 Thesis Catalogue. Page 6-7. May 2012
  • MAAD 2012 Thesis Online Catalogue. www.cargocollective.com/maadthesis2012/Theresa-Duong
  • OCAD MAAD Medal Interview. https://vimeo.com/50259929
  • Piccsy: Toronto Creatives. 50 More OCAD 2012 Graduates from Toronto You Should Know. May 2012.
  • FutuRéale - Toronto’s Arts, Culture and Living Magazine. September 2011.
  • Hot Mess Magazine. Issue One “Summer Chills” 2010 Edition. Editor Sabrina Scott. Untitled Magazine: Uncovering OCAD’S Fine Artists + Designers, Volume 2 September 2009, Page 30.
  • Winners announced in 2009 OCAD Design Competition by Veronika Lukacs July 30, 2009.
  • Toronto Craft Alert. Wearing my own creation. July 9, 2008
  • Windfall Ecology Centre : Trash Fashion Show 2008. York Region: Trashy never looked so good by Lee Ann Waterman. July 2, 2008
  • The Mirror: Reflection On Rise 2007. Wednesday, January 17, 2007.