I have the same way of working when I make jewelry. I always begin with a stone, wire or sheet metal of a certain caliber, and wonder what I can do with it. Wire in particular helps me think. It’s easy to bend, and I can quickly make simple shapes that I then move around and combine with others. Does the result feel balanced, harmonious, dynamic or static? Is it interesting? My latest earrings series embodies this approach.
I’ve never been good at making something out of nothing. I need to start off with a tangible element to then imagine what comes next. I am intuitive in the way I create. This is why I have never been comfortable with painting: I am paralyzed by a blank canvas. In my kitchen, I am great at improvising a meal. I see what ingredients we have, and then my imagination takes hold. I don’t like to follow a recipe. It feels limiting, and because there is no room to express myself, the outcome tends to be dull and tasteless. Even when I bake, I like to imagine what flavors will do together, and what textures will work best. I have the same way of working when I make jewelry. I always begin with a stone, wire or sheet metal of a certain caliber, and wonder what I can do with it. Wire in particular helps me think. It’s easy to bend, and I can quickly make simple shapes that I then move around and combine with others. Does the result feel balanced, harmonious, dynamic or static? Is it interesting? My latest earrings series embodies this approach. The Wire Drawing earrings are for sale in my shop. Comments are closed.
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