ROMANA MATEIAS
Romania
Side by Side – Us & Nature
Side by Side – Us & Nature collection captures the dynamics, the vitality of nature through continuous changes. The different stages of the transformation process come with new shapes, new colours, new textures. Nothing stays the same – The changing energy of life. Nature with all its details is inspiring. This work represents a fragment of nature that reminds us of our need to connect with everything that nature means. We have an innate desire to surround ourselves with nature, to interact with it, and to enjoy it through images, colours, sounds, scents and flavours. Jewelry becomes a meaningful way to connect with nature, which can actually help us connect more with ourselves, help us see the beauty of the cycle of life, as well as value nature.
Material
Brooch: 925 sterling silver, crystal resin, mica pigment colours
Technique
hand modelled form in wax, silicone mould for resin, crystal resin coloured with mica powder pigment; hand modelled form in wax, silver centrifugal casting
Construction: 925 sterling silver elements, build bezel settings for the resin form, soldering
With studies and a career in Visual Arts – Ceramics and multiple courses on traditional techniques and alternative materials in contemporary jewelry, the artist creates jewelry with fine porcelain textures and volumes, coloured resin and sterling silver. Her belief is that through a great design you can create new concepts of wearable art that encourages the wearer to embrace their distinctiveness. Her artworks are multi-component ensembles, with textured surfaces and intense colours.
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