Tag Archives: earrings

Artist of the Day / Mirek Gomolka / Vancouver BC, Canada

Posted on May 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

Mirek makes some of the most unique, original, interesting, beautiful jewelry I’ve ever seen.  I’m going to see if there is anything (besides money) that I can trade him for a pair of his earrings! “I live and work in … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Alisa Hamilton / Ontario, Canada

Posted on April 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love Alisa’s jewelry, and particularly her use of non-traditional recycled e-waste. “Clone Hardware was inspired by the constant influx of computer hardware and electronic devices that have entered our lives and sadly departed as well.” “One day I stumbled … Continue reading →

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Making It / Harriete Estel Berman / San Mateo, California

Posted on April 15, 2012 by destructivetesting

“Pick UP Your Pencils, Begin is a gigantic bell curve 28′ wide and 15′ tall about the impact of standardized testing on our educational system.” Harriete (https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/artist-of-the-day-harriete-estel-berman-san-mateo-california) worked on this project over a period of 4 1/2 years!  Calling it a … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Harriete Estel Berman / San Mateo, California

Posted on April 13, 2012 by destructivetesting

The imagination and craftsmanship that Harriete shows is quite impressive! “I have been using recycled materials primarily tin cans as my raw material for over 23 years. My one of a kind jewelry, and sculpture combine refined craftsmanship, and techniques … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Dix Cutler

Posted on April 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

I like Dix’s work a lot because she doesn’t finish the silver off so much as to take all the ‘life’ out of it.  She uses a process called ‘reticulating’ to leave some surface markings on it. “I create artisan … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Laura C. Hewitt

Posted on March 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

I am just amazed by Laura’s work.  Such beauty, quality, imagination, range.  I may have to buy those earrings! “Favorite materials clay, bones, fabric, feathers, circuit board, silver, leather,porcelain, light emitting diodes, stoneware, found objects,paper, anything” See:  https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/word-for-the-day-bricolage                                                “Much of … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Terry Fasano

Posted on March 16, 2012 by destructivetesting

I love Terry’s choices of stones and materials in her jewelry, all one of a kind. “The most beautiful colors are born of our earth: gorgeous, deep indigo skies—the kind you see on a late summer night. Stormy, steel-blue oceans … Continue reading →

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