Odd Mod Creations are luxury jewelry as wearable art…
Created using traditional chainmail techniques with a unique approach, Odd Mod Creations are handmade, couture accessories with a personal touch. Browse the signature collections, ready-to-wear bracelets, pendants, and earrings, or design a bespoke creation just for you. With a goal to provide high-end fashion to those who may have had difficulty wearing jewelry before, there are some accessibility options for those with sensory and skin-sensitivity concerns while working for your personal aesthetic.
The Language of the Chainmail
Most works of art don’t require a starting point or an obvious end or purpose. Art should stand alone, on its own, and prevail above and beyond study, recognition, or even critique.
Along comes Odd Mod Creations. An amalgam of ideas, tendencies, and genuine inspiration, combined in some of the most exquisite pieces ever on display in the emerging handcrafted jewelry in NYC’s creative undercurrent.
Odd Mod Creations are a quasi-impossible combination of the Gothic esthetics, the sturdiness of post-war brutalist proposals, the intricacy and freewheeling lines of vintage Art Deco, and a kaleidoscopic approach to the use of color, form, symbolism, and utilitarian pragmatism.
Odd Mod Creations takes the skills of jewelry making to another level where every single piece is an object of art that surpasses its obvious nature as a simple accessory to become a fashion statement.
Jae Breslow is truly an amazing artisan. In his dexterous hands, a simple and humble wire string transforms into beauty, a pebble becomes a jewel, and a bead metamorphose into an agent that holds it all together.
Carefully designed, and expertly handcrafted, every Odd Mod Creations piece is beautifully intricate, organic, and evocative ... a poem in metal!
Max Resto
Writer / Cultural Commentator
An artist and musician out of Queens, New York, Jae “JQ” Breslow has been involved in visual art shows such as “Born This Way,” “SEA of Visibility” and “MOSAIC” supporting LGBTQ+ and mental health awareness in the arts. The COVID-19 pandemic created an opportunity out of crisis. The shutdown forced him to find a way to use his time and energy in a healthy way.
Though previously focused on pen-and-ink drawing, after learning the art of weaving chainmaille from a friend during the height of isolation, he found a niche that might otherwise never presented itself. With an interest in fashion already a big part of his self-expression (leading to have been given the nickname “JQ” by his friends), he found a way to apply this ancient artform to his own wardrobe – a choice that changed the trajectory of his creativity.
His brand Odd Mod Creations is the combination of creative expression and luxury jewelry, bringing to life each piece entirely by hand and putting genuinely personal, healing energy and satisfaction into his finished work.
The Makings of a Maker…
“Odd Mod Creations is the culmination of many facets of my personality; creativity, attention to detail and an interest in fashion, alongside a way to positively affect my mental health. The COVID-19 shutdown impacted my life in a jarring way. As a result, my previously go-to forms of creative expression were hindered by the emotional toll. I discovered that the meditative act of weaving each ring together didn’t require abstract thought, yet still yielded a very tangible, self-validating feeling of accomplishment. The finished work is an outlet for energy that I can hold in my hand, feeling genuinely satisfied. I wear them proudly as accessories to my own wardrobe & I am equally proud that others enjoy wearing them as well. The feedback from others helped motivate me to what this has become, going from an exercise in creative therapy, to passionate hobby and now starting a brand.
Every aspect of the work, from design to completion is important to me. Part of that is my 100% by-hand process. I immerse myself in each project for hours at a time. While it’s not the way to make large quantities of jewelry to sell, it’s the key part of this whole endeavor. I can put the energy into something and really make it special. This is what makes a piece an “Odd Mod Creation.” Everything I’ve made, am making & will continue to make has to fulfill that.”
A Material World…
For every design, I meticulously weave together individual, wire-formed rings of varying sizes and metals, until they form a particular pattern and design.
My signature, couture creations are often made with Argentium® silver, along with traditional sterling and gold. I incorporate a variety of other elements such as precious and semi-precious gemstones and pearls, always ethically sourced.
Many of my ready-to-wear, classics are stainless steel and titanium. Both are durable and won’t tarnish with wear. Titanium is much lighter than steel but just as durable and can be used to create beautiful jewelry in a variety of colors without the use of added dyes, coatings or plating.
A Reflection Of You…
Interested in a creation of your own?
If you have any questions about my work, a piece you see on the site or would like to discuss a one-of-a-kind creation, send me a message using the form below.