Current Projects, Mid-Treatment Shots, Locations and Inspirations

Art Smith, “Half and Half”, ca. 1952. Brass 7 1/2 in. @artsmith #brooklynmuseum ”#contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #gemology #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice #artsmithjewelry
Art Smith, Wearable art. Necklace. ”#contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #gemology #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice #artsmithjewelry
Art Smith, (American, born Cuba, 1917-1982). Model wearing the “Modern Cuff Bracelet”, designed ca. 1948. Silver, 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 4 in. (4.1 x 6.4 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles L. Russell, 2007.61.15. (Photo: Peter Basch, courtesy of Estate of Peter Basch (1921-2004)@artsmith #brooklynmuseum ”#contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #gemology #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice #artsmithjewelry
Art Smith, Brooklyn-reared modernist jeweler Arthur Smith (1917–1982), Inspired by surrealism, biomorphicism, and primitivism, Art Smith’s jewelry is dynamic in its size and form. Although sometimes massive in scale, his jewelry remains lightweight and wearable. The jewelry dates from the late 1940s to the 1970s and includes his most famous pieces, such as a “Patina” necklace inspired by the mobiles of Alexander Calder. Trained at Cooper Union, Art Smith, an African American, one of the leading modernist jewelers of the mid-twentieth century, Smith was also an active supporter of black and gay civil rights, an avid jazz enthusiast, and a supporter of early black modern dance groups.
Asami Watanabe, “Bloom” Brooch, 2017. Straws, Silver 950, Stainless Steel. I learned jewelry technique and metal craft. And then I started to make the contemporary art jewelry. Especially I like "Straw" as my jewelry material. #asamiwatanabe Artist Statement: I always think about "LIFE, VITALITY. "Where is it coming from? What kind of contents is it?" "We are facing the society and surrounding complicate thing. We are fighting with them every single day with own LIFE. And then the power and energy of LIFE come out from my inside and my whole body." "I want to live stronger and keep my essence and mind even if placed in any situation." I want to express "LIFE, VITALITY" existing in myself as jewelry. And I want you to wear myself, family and friend who became the jewelry. I always feel their existence near my body and want to make jewelry for our HAPPINESS. Also, by deeply research about one material, I find out the characteristics and new quality of the material. And I learn it as my own skill and transform into my jewelry. It is a metaphor of "myself, family and friend", I believe that they will respond to the society and the human being itself. I want to express beauty and energy..”#asamiwatanabe #contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday
Gigi Mariani. “Dreams”, Brooch, Silver, 18K Gold, Niello Patina. #gigimariani #contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice @gigimariani
Bia Vasconcellos Ring. PEDREGULHO: Silver 950, Gold 18K, Green-Gold Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Citrine( yellow quartz). “The beauty of the stones, the unusual lapidation, the blend of color, are my source of inspiration. Metal is Silver, mostly oxidized, and gold 18 Kts. The plays are unique.” #biavasconcellos “Jewelry for me is a mixture of art, object of desire, favorite toy, an exclusive piece, at no discreet moment. Something to be used with enormous pleasure. ”#contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #gemology #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice @biavasconcellos_oficial
Andrew Grima. 1970’s Studio Jewerly. Silver, Agate Owl Brooch. This is a very imaginative brooch by the famed English designer Andrew Grima, made of raw agate with an interesting crystalline texture, accented with silver and lapis.
Andrew Grima, Brooch. Agate, Diamonds and 18K Gold. 1970’s Studio Jewerly. A fabulous brooch by the famed and much beloved English jewelry designer Andrew Grima. Grima loved unusual stones and minerals, and used them often for his jewels. This brooch features a beautiful slice of agate which is set into a complimentary textured 18k gold surround, with just a few small diamonds for sparkle. 3.5 x 1.5 inches.
“Ring Glasses”, Silver, 18K yellow Gold, Niello Patina, Glass. #gigimariani #contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice
Gigi Mariani, Bracelet” Different Aspects” 2015, Silver, 18K Gold, Niello patina. #gigimariani #contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice
Gigi Mariani. Infinite potential of metal BY LOSTINJEWELS · FEBRUARY 5, 2018 Works of italian jeweler Gigi Mariani take on the aspect of an ancient relic. Using niello, a blackener with the aid of sulfur, he conceals the preciousness of the noble metal. Under the application of heat, “blood clots” and cracks appear in the surfaces — making them appear marked by age. Mariani counteracts his instinctive approach of using the metal surface as a canvas through his precise, geometric forms. About his work tha artist said: “I avail myself of antique goldsmith techniques that have almost fallen into disuse, such as niello and granulation, personalizing them in order to give my work a distinctive character. I work with precious metals, combining them with other metals such as iron, copper and brass. My work is based on spontaneity and instinct. I try to transfer everyday emotions into my jewellery in an impulsive way. This method allows me to develop works that are unique and sculptural. I endeavor to use the same sort of approach as I do when painting and often treat the surface of the metal as a canvas. This instinctive approach is counteracted by the precise, geometric forms that I use, whereby everything seems to be brought back into place”#gigimariani #contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice
Gigi Mariani. Bracelet, “ Painting Series 1 Ring”Silver, 18 K Gold, Niello, Patina. The Infinite Potential. Works of italian jeweler Gigi Mariani take on the aspect of an ancient relic. Using niello, a blackener with the aid of sulfur, he conceals the preciousness of the noble metal. Under the application of heat, “blood clots” and cracks appear in the surfaces — making them appear marked by age. Mariani counteracts his instinctive approach of using the metal surface as a canvas through his precise, geometric forms. About his work tha artist said: “I avail myself of antique goldsmith techniques that have almost fallen into disuse, such as niello and granulation, personalizing them in order to give my work a distinctive character. I work with precious metals, combining them with other metals such as iron, copper and brass. My work is based on spontaneity and instinct. I try to transfer everyday emotions into my jewellery in an impulsive way. This method allows me to develop works that are unique and sculptural. I endeavor to use the same sort of approach as I do when painting and often treat the surface of the metal as a canvas. This instinctive approach is counteracted by the precise, geometric forms that I use, whereby everything seems to be brought back into place”. #gigimariani #contemporaryjewerly #wearableart #postmodernjewerly #italianjewerlyartists #oneofakind #jewerlyoftheday #mychoice
Gigi Mariani. “Ring will Remain a Sign”, 2013, Silver, 18 K Gold, Amber, Niello, Patina. Text by: Infinite potential of metal BY #lostinjewels @gigimariani G. Mariani take on the aspect of an ancient relic. Using niello, a blackener with the aid of sulfur, he conceals the preciousness of the noble metal. Under the application of heat, “blood clots” and cracks appear in the surfaces — making them appear marked by age. Mariani counteracts his instinctive approach of using the metal surface as a canvas through his precise, geometric forms. About his work tha artist said: “I avail myself of antique goldsmith techniques that have almost fallen into disuse, such as niello and granulation, personalizing them in order to give my work a distinctive character. I work with precious metals, combining them with other metals such as iron, copper and brass. My work is based on spontaneity and instinct. I try to transfer everyday emotions into my jewellery in an impulsive way. This method allows me to develop works that are unique and sculptural. I endeavor to use the same sort of approach as I do when painting and often treat the surface of the metal as a canvas. This instinctive approach is counteracted by the precise, geometric forms that I use, whereby everything seems to be brought back into place”. #gigimariani
Bracelet, 1961. Gilded Silver. F.E. McWilliam (1909-92) was a sculptor and painter, who joined the British surrealist group. McWilliam taught at the Slade School of Art in London, there he met Henry Moore, who inspired him to become a sculptor. Geometric bracelet consisting of five linked plaques which have an abstract textured patterning resembling offcuts of wood. The plaques are graduated with the largest in the centre.#jeanfouquet #contemporaryjewelry #statementjewellery #jewerlyassculptures #artistjewerly #abstract #conceptualart #sculpture #postmodernism #modernism #surrealism #artcollectors #sculptures #inspiration #metalsculptures #artgalleries #artconsulting #artconservation #artconservators #materialscience #mediums
Ugo Mulas. Benedetta Barzini wearing a face jewerly piece by Pietro Consagra, 1969. @pietroconsagraarchivio 🙏 http://fabriziodamico.it/?page_id=245. #abstract #arte #sculpture #newyork #conceptualart #abstract #arte #sculpture #minimalism #constructivism #creative #postmodernism #modernism #surrealism #artcollectors #artbiennale #sculptures #inspiration #metalsculptures #artgalleries #artconsulting #artconservation #artconservators #materialscience #mediums #pietroconsagra
Lucio Fontana, “Concetto Spaziale, Attese”, 1968. Water-based paint on canvas. @luciofontanafoundation 💙#abstract #arte #sculpture #newyork #conceptualart #abstract #arte #sculpture #minimalism #constructivism #creative #postmodernism #modernism #surrealism #artcollectors #artbiennale #sculptures #inspiration #metalsculptures #artgalleries #artconsulting #artconservation #artconservators #materialscience #mediums
Pietro Consagra, “Ferro Trasparente Viola Scuro”, 1966. 60 x 40 x 3 cm. #abstract #arte #sculpture #newyork #conceptualart #abstract #arte #sculpture #minimalism #constructivism #creative #postmodernism #modernism #surrealism #artcollectors #artbiennale #sculptures #inspiration #metalsculptures #artgalleries #artconsulting #artconservation #artconservators #materialscience #mediums @pietroconsagraarchivio 💜
Pietro Consagra, “M Ferro Trasparente Blu Addio Cimabue”, 1966 Ferro dipinto, Dim: 268,5 x 192 x 19 cm Esemplare unico Roma, collezione privata. Dedicated to #GBnetti and his #midnightblues #abstract #arte #sculpture #newyork #conceptualart #abstract #arte #sculpture #minimalism #constructivism #creative #postmodernism #modernism #surrealism #artcollectors #artbiennale #sculptures #inspiration #metalsculptures #artgalleries #artconsulting #artconservation #artconservators #materialscience #mediums @pietroconsagraarchivio
Pietro Consagra, “Giardino Carminio” , 1965. Ferro, Lastra tagliata e dipinta. #pietroconsagra Consagra felt an almost moral need to free sculpture from its three-dimensional character, which, according to him, implied an authoritarian centre. His frontal vision surfaced as a richly potential alternative; it meant ridding sculpture of its burdensome redundant legacies– to his mind now redundant – and bringing it to essential concepts, in the belief that putting the object directly in front of the viewer would establish an instant dialogue. 👍🏽As Consagra himself wrote: “The frontal placement as a different outlook was fundamental fro me to continue being a sculptor. I discovered that shifting away from the centre was more important to me than sculpture itself: placement became meaning. By introducing placement itself as a component of plasticity, I could observe sculpture in a way that would otherwise have remained unrevealed”. http://fabriziodamico.it/?page_id=245 #abstract #arte #sculpture #newyork #conceptualart #abstract #arte #sculpture #minimalism #constructivism #creative #postmodernism #modernism #surrealism #artcollectors #artbiennale #sculptures #inspiration #metalsculptures #artgalleries #artconsulting #artconservation #artconservators #materialscience #mediums