About

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Dona, Founder of Dinky Earrings

Current obsessions: Maximalism, patterns, a colour fiend for jewels tones like lapis lazuli and wine red. Seeing visual patterns in everyday life and seeking the beauty in small things.
Personality: Like Miso, loyal, neurotic and playful. Known for:Working with her hands, bountiful creativity, and curiosity to empathize with the world.
Fears: Finiteness.
Likes:The smell of washed cotton, Baccarat Rouge 540, family meals, and dewdrops on a foggy morning.

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See more of Dona’s art:

www.donapark.com

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Miso, the Australian Shepherd and protector of the Dinky Universe.

Colors: Blue Merle
Personality: Loyal, neurotic, and playful
Known for: Huffing and puffing
Likes: Sweet Potatoes, Chicken, and Dona’s Sister
Dislikes: The Neighbourhood Cat and Dog

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Coming soon.

A long, long, time ago...

In a world where a multitude of cultures blend together through winds blown across many seas, there was a young artist named Dona Park. Born with one foot in the East and the other in the West, she grew up surrounded by a tradition deeply rooted in her Korean heritage—sharing fruit as a gesture of love, welcome, and connection.

"Here, eat some fruit," her family would say, and in those simple words, she found warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging. Ultimately, she learned the art of hospitality as symbolised by the half-cut fruits. As she grew older, Dona realised that these moments of sharing held a deeper meaning, inspiring her to capture them through miniature sculptures.

Thus, Dinky Earrings was born, a collection that celebrates her love for both the fruits of her culture and the delicate artistry of handcrafted jewelry.

With every pair of earrings, Dona breathes life into the fruits she remembers from her childhood—apples, persimmons, watermelons—and each piece is meticulously handmade and hand-painted, making them one-of-a-kind treasures. These earrings, designed with intricate detail and care, are more than just accessories; they are wearable pieces of art, small-batch creations that tell stories of tradition, culture, and connection. Every drop of Dinky Earrings is an invitation to share a little piece of Dona’s world, a Dinky universe where we celebrate the beauty in the small things and of traditions, cultures, and relationships that make life worthwhile.

About the Creator

Dona Park is a Korean Canadian artist and jewellery designer based in Canada. She draws inspiration from her experiences as a third culture kid and international peace advocate, blending vibrant illustrations that capture the magic and strength of youth, women, and nature. While working on Dinky Earrings, she paints and illustrates, featuring portraits and murals that explore themes of identity, belonging, and hope. She has also contributed to peacebuilding initiatives, incorporating themes of "art for peace" with many communities around the world.