Silver
is the skeletal structure for my work. All of these works are tabletop
objects with a function of their own. Whether they are tools for eating
and serving, or learning tools for contemplating the dynamics of relationships,
they all express involvement among the viewer, the object, and the
maker. They all can be picked up with a dominant hand or both hands
and observed. Engineered into my loyalty to traditional silversmithing
techniques is my attraction to industrial materials and processes.
This is evident in the use of countertop laminates and solid surfacing
materials (e.g. Corian). It also can be seen in the "cold connection" methods
that are employed. Rivets or other clamping methods allow me to join
disparate materials that cannot be soldered. These devises are also
essential in punctuating the overall design of a piece. My fascination
with silver, used in conjunction with alternative materials, began
for reasons of adding color and often results in a bit of irony. The
most transcendent part about being a "maker" is the idea
of stimulating thought and stirring up images beyond what is physically
in front of us.
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