Frequency Brooch
Regular price $245.00Inspired by the ordered chaos of electrical diagrams, the Frequency brooch is hand fabricated from sterling silver with an oxidized and brushed finish. The circles feature inlay of Rosewood and eco-friendly, soy-based resin. The resin is hand tinted with non-toxic pigments, and the wood has an oil and wax finish. The brooch features a rigid steel pin mechanism.
2” x 1” x .375”
Ships within 5 days.
STATEMENT
I create modern jewelry that merges my graphic design and furniture making backgrounds, with my interest in mid-20th century design.
BIOGRAPHY
Matthew Smith began his creative career as a freelance graphic designer. Through his years in this field, he developed what he terms a “visually concise” design language. He also maintained a long running hobby as a woodworker and furniture maker. When a move to a new city required a dramatic downsizing of his studio, Smith began to focus on jewelry as a compact way to merge his diverse interests. He found inspiration from the jewelry designers of the mid-20th century who’s work emphasized strong design and alternative materials, over precious metals and gems.
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Red Structural Circle Brooch
Regular price $550.00This one-of-a-kind brooch is a large, three-dimensional circle form, hand fabricated by the artist in red powder coated steel. Secures with two pins.
3.25" x 1.125" deep
Ships within 3 days.
STATEMENT
My ongoing body of work connects my interest in drawing and jewelry using wire as I would use charcoal. The work consists of a series of wearable pieces that reflect an exploration of line, form, volume, movement, structure, geometry, space, light and shadow.
Two of the primary influences for this body of work were The Modern or New Jewelry Movement, which began in Europe in 1970, and the Constructivist Movement, which took place during the early part of the 20th century, primarily in Russia. The influence of these two movements, coupled with my interest in architectural structures, form the basis for this body of work.
For me it is important that the work exist both on and of the body. When not being worn the pieces are to be displayed as a three-dimensional drawing either on the wall or in some other appropriate space, where they can be enjoyed and not locked away in a jewelry box.
The work is hand-fabricated using steel, sterling, and sometimes 18K gold wire. To add a bit of color, I use Plasti-Dip or powder coating.