21st Century Jewelry Design, Balancing Modern Technology with Traditional Technique
Looking to the Masters of the early 1900's and beyond, we are inspired, humbled, and awestruck by the complexity of design, intricacy of detail, and masterful craftsmanship.
We now have the privilege of ushering in this new era of advanced technology with tools such as computer aided design and milling, and laser welding at our fingertips.
We are challenged to balance this technology with traditional hands on techniques in order to better not only ourselves, but our creations.
The Creative process, from concept to completion, strikes a balance within our daily lives.
As studio artists, we strive to continue to explore new ideas, master new techniques, practice old ones, and attack the daily challenges of custom design. Throughout it all, our goal remains to stay true to our artistic vision.
Metalsmithing is a process. One which requires time, patience, and effort. Throughout this process, the creative mind is alive and inspiration can be found. Pulling inspiration from the jewelry master’s of our past, we explore our ideas through virtual design.
When hands must rest, theories can fly. Designs can be realized which before would have remained buried indefinitely with in the Mind’s Eye. We combine this technology of today with age old techniques such as hand engraving to create these modern heirlooms.
Becoming empowered by the freedom of theory, we explore forms and designs from all angles. There is a rhythm which we strike in a metalsmithing studio,
forging, filing, polishing and engraving.
The physicality reigns.
That same rhythm exists in the virtual studio, through which a balance is struck. We stretch our ideas, for they are as fluid as the metal which lies before us daily. We challenge our vision , push our technique, & open our mind’s to new
possibilities.
We now have the privilege of ushering in this new era of advanced technology with tools such as computer aided design and milling, and laser welding at our fingertips.
We are challenged to balance this technology with traditional hands on techniques in order to better not only ourselves, but our creations.
The Creative process, from concept to completion, strikes a balance within our daily lives.
As studio artists, we strive to continue to explore new ideas, master new techniques, practice old ones, and attack the daily challenges of custom design. Throughout it all, our goal remains to stay true to our artistic vision.
Metalsmithing is a process. One which requires time, patience, and effort. Throughout this process, the creative mind is alive and inspiration can be found. Pulling inspiration from the jewelry master’s of our past, we explore our ideas through virtual design.
When hands must rest, theories can fly. Designs can be realized which before would have remained buried indefinitely with in the Mind’s Eye. We combine this technology of today with age old techniques such as hand engraving to create these modern heirlooms.
Becoming empowered by the freedom of theory, we explore forms and designs from all angles. There is a rhythm which we strike in a metalsmithing studio,
forging, filing, polishing and engraving.
The physicality reigns.
That same rhythm exists in the virtual studio, through which a balance is struck. We stretch our ideas, for they are as fluid as the metal which lies before us daily. We challenge our vision , push our technique, & open our mind’s to new
possibilities.
As I am not a goldsmith, but a jewelry designer none the less. I am fascinated by your work. It appears to be almost etherial. I am a bead and pearl designer, and am looking forward to expanding my horizons. I do necklaces and earrings mostly. I have designed work, but do not execute the gold work as I am not trained to be a goldsmith. I think there is room for all types of designers. I take my hat off to those who hand make everything from start to finish. Hope we can meet someday. Sandy Jones, PearlWorks by Sandy Jones
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you as well and glad you enjoy our work. I definately am speaking to all designers...goldsmithing and otherwise... I think you will enjoy the balance of technique, inspiration, and observations I will be bringing to this discussion. Enjoy reading and pass this on to folks you may think would find my words interesting:) Have an inspired day!
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