Wednesday, September 7, 2011

New work


What is this you may ask?
I am thrilled with this little curly scribble of stainless steel wire. It is the start of my new range of 'wabisabi jewellery' -time to get a body of work together for my local gallery 'Art on Caircross' in time for the Christmas rush [ positive thinking].
I have heaps of s.s. wire offcuts [10 - 15cm] from when I had my deck rails upgraded a few weeks ago. Not being one to throw anything out, I kept these shiny linear treasures, and have unwound the wire, and curled the ends to create a fabulous feature for jewellery.
A neck piece and earrings are just awaiting the findings to finish them off.
I have been 'working' on a commission for a few months now - a client wanted me to make a piece of jewellery from two old Chinese brass medallion segments - one a pendant, one part of a bracelet. They have sentimental value for her.
I have been really struggling - the arched pendant piece obviously needed to go on top, but the visual weight was wrong. Everything I tried was too 'kitch' for my liking, and if I went 'way over the top' with the design, the client may not have liked it. I settled for this compromise - still too conservative for my tastes, but hopefully it will fit the bill,
... and remember the commissioned red teabag tissue earrings I did many months ago?  - I thought they were too OTT so I did 2 more pairs, a little less 'out there,' - well the client liked the OTT ones - here they are again.

...and if you are hanging out to see more of Morocco, I am posting heaps of pics on my facebook page, for public viewing. Make a coffee before you go to the albums!!  

9 comments:

  1. N-great way to use all those SS offcuts - very creative. And of course love the contrast of the red teabags and the silver. Hope the creation of stuff for Christmas goes well. B

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  2. I was wondering which tea bag earrings your client chose...and lovely result for your commission!

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  3. VERY creative use of the SS and I love the red earrings. Clever!

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  4. You are so talented.. collage, paintings, textiles, jewelry.. wow I am so impressed-- your jewelry is very creative and unique.

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  5. Hi Barry, thanks for your comment - I feel guilty 'cos I'm not doing Bazola stuff - he he xoxo
    Hi Cynthia, yes, she liked these as they were to 'Make a Statement' which I'm sure they did!!
    Thanks Jo - more red earrings to come???
    Thanks Donna, gardening is something I DON"T do - I drool over your photos of your beautiful Zen environment.

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  6. as always faboulous pieces,and your paintings... just wonderfull!

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  7. looks like a fun exploration N - and a great resolution with the commission.

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  8. Beautiful jewelry.
    You have an amazing way of combining different textures.

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  9. Great swirls Noela! Wonderful to be able to 'see' potiential in little treasures.

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