Materials: Faux Bone™, copper wire
Dimensions: Focal approximately 4" x 3"
A carved Faux Bone™ focal and carved chain connectors embellish this piece; although I am working with different materials, the resulting piece is a reflection of art created many years ago using traditional materials and methods; those differences unite us in keeping art alive.
Photo credit: Melissa Cable
Judy Freyer Thompson
Derby, CT. USA
While it was not my intent, at the start of making jewelry, for any of my designs to reflect a certain belief, style or subject. I do find myself drawn to certain materials and techniques.
I began stringing beads, that was fine, in the beginning. Fortunately it was not enough to keep me satisfied for long. I was not quite sure which direction I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted more.
Although I have been creating pieces for a few years, I am not yet precisely sure where my expression is taking me, and where I will end up. I have become passionate with turning found objects into pieces of art to adorn the body. I began experimenting with sheet metal, found objects and Faux Bone.
African Art has become a prominent influence for me, more precisely African Masks. The depth of meaning and the complex yet simple carving and designs have captivated my mind. I have begun to carve wearable pieces of art using Faux Bone that incorporate mask designs embellished with copper, horsehair, feathers, bone and bone beads.
I cannot often explain where my inspiration arises from for a particular piece. I have been asked numerous times the question of 'what were you thinking?' It is very difficult to explain. I often hope that each piece can tell it's own story and each person can take away their own message from a piece. If they admire my work and can feel satisfied with the message they have come away with, that makes me feel fulfilled.
Influences:
I am greatly influenced by found objects as well as naturally occurring objects that I can combine with acquired components. I enjoy working with bones, teeth, antlers, animal hair, wood, shells and seed pods.
Silk ribbon and other fibers often embellish my pieces.
I admire and am influenced by the works of Robert Dancik, Richard Salley, Thomas Mann, Bob Ebendorff and Susan Lenart Kazm
Materials: Faux Bone™, copper wire
Dimensions: Focal approximately 4" x 3"
A carved Faux Bone™ focal and carved chain connectors embellish this piece; although I am working with different materials, the resulting piece is a reflection of art created many years ago using traditional materials and methods; those differences unite us in keeping art alive.
Photo credit: Melissa Cable
Judy Freyer Thompson
Derby, CT. USA
While it was not my intent, at the start of making jewelry, for any of my designs to reflect a certain belief, style or subject. I do find myself drawn to certain materials and techniques.
I began stringing beads, that was fine, in the beginning. Fortunately it was not enough to keep me satisfied for long. I was not quite sure which direction I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted more.
Although I have been creating pieces for a few years, I am not yet precisely sure where my expression is taking me, and where I will end up. I have become passionate with turning found objects into pieces of art to adorn the body. I began experimenting with sheet metal, found objects and Faux Bone.
African Art has become a prominent influence for me, more precisely African Masks. The depth of meaning and the complex yet simple carving and designs have captivated my mind. I have begun to carve wearable pieces of art using Faux Bone that incorporate mask designs embellished with copper, horsehair, feathers, bone and bone beads.
I cannot often explain where my inspiration arises from for a particular piece. I have been asked numerous times the question of 'what were you thinking?' It is very difficult to explain. I often hope that each piece can tell it's own story and each person can take away their own message from a piece. If they admire my work and can feel satisfied with the message they have come away with, that makes me feel fulfilled.
Influences:
I am greatly influenced by found objects as well as naturally occurring objects that I can combine with acquired components. I enjoy working with bones, teeth, antlers, animal hair, wood, shells and seed pods.
Silk ribbon and other fibers often embellish my pieces.
I admire and am influenced by the works of Robert Dancik, Richard Salley, Thomas Mann, Bob Ebendorff and Susan Lenart Kazm