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| "Turquoise Gem" Cloisonné 3/4" W x 2" H x 1/2" D |
"Water lily" Cloisonné 1 5/8 " W x 1 1/4" H x 1/2" D |
"Face" Cloisonné 1 5/8 " W x 3 3/4" H x 3/8" D |
Artist Statement:
"The first time I saw a cloisonné pendant at a craft show, I fell in love with the brilliance and depth of the glass and the incredible range of vivid colors that made it seem like a multi-colored gemstone. In my pieces, I like to explore color and the balance of extremes. Whether the design is abstract or realistic imagery, I emphasize the contrast between light and dark; opaque and transparent enamels; textured and smooth surfaces; and the rigor of manipulating cloisonné wires and the delicate shading of the enamels. I enjoy the precision, structure, and complex detail of the wire work in cloisonné, yet love the fluidity and changeability inherent in the building up of enamel colors layer by layer."