Series of Cuff Bracelets
Reticulated Sterling Silver
Fabricated
Made to order
Widths: ¾" $175
1" $200
1½" $250
2" $300
I muse how this tricky process is like life: I move along doing what I do (in this case heating the metal). Sometimes everything goes as expected (a nice evenly textured surface); other times, disaster strikes (the silver pools, bumps appear, or holes open up from excess heat.) I realize that disappointment can strike anytime (as when I am forming, the silver becomes brittle and work hardened, then simply snaps in half, destroying my vision of perfection!)
Just as in life, I am faced with an unanticipated challenge that requires ingenuity and determination. As an artist, I look for design options to salvage the unsightly "mishaps" to transform them into interesting elements and points of beauty.
My imagination and skills are sharpened at this time when I am challenged to bring unique character to each bracelet by incorporating stones or other fabricated elements into the design. As I proceed, I realize that this is no different from solving life's problems...successfully accepting breaks and challenging bumps and filling holes to make life a work of art that is also unique and beautiful.