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Lisa Kelley
Primary Medium Jewelry
Secondary MediumGlass
Description of Work Eleven Graces Jewelry features gemstones set in sterling and 14K gold-filled innovative designs utilizing wiring and construction techniques. Designs include an "Infinity Pendant" which slides through a necklace clasp to wear as back jewelry.
Chapter Midstate
Company/Business Eleven Graces Jewelry Designs
Website https://elevengraces.com
Artist Statement
I have a rather eclectic educational background focusing on both science and the arts. The science side led me to a degree and work in Physical Therapy and the art side led to a degree in Art History and participation in musical theater and multiple choirs.
I love working with precious metals and natural gemstones. Interestingly I have found that creating a beautiful piece of jewelry has the same core principles as beauty requires in any aspect of life whether that be art, architecture, music, or even teaching a stroke patient to walk again. One must be very patient, work with a balance of gentleness and firmness, design and plan within many limitations, and understand that the silence and space between is as important as the notes!
My jewelry design work began with a quest to solve an aesthetic ( and gravity driven) problem necklace wearers frequently experience - one’s necklace clasp is always sliding around to the front. I solved this problem with a handmade spiral heart shaped wire accessory I named the “Clasp Grasp” Not only does it keep a necklace clasp securely tucked in the back - it makes the clasp look pretty! I then began creating “Infinity Pendants” which could be worn in the front or the back with my handmade Infinity Connector. Coordinating Necklace and Infinity Pendant Sets evolved after that.
I use a variety of wiring techniques that eliminate the need for most jump rings and I “sew” tiny gemstones into the chain to accent the focal stones. My recent interest and work involves sterling silver construction metal work designs in geometric patterns and setting faceted gemstones and cabachons in custom bezels within the design to maximize the focal’s beauty.
I have a rather eclectic educational background focusing on both science and the arts. The science side led me to a degree and work in Physical Therapy and the art side led to a degree in Art History and participation in musical theater and multiple choirs.
I love working with precious metals and natural gemstones. Interestingly I have found that creating a beautiful piece of jewelry has the same core principles as beauty requires in any aspect of life whether that be art, architecture, music, or even teaching a stroke patient to walk again. One must be very patient, work with a balance of gentleness and firmness, design and plan within many limitations, and understand that the silence and space between is as important as the notes!
My jewelry design work began with a quest to solve an aesthetic ( and gravity driven) problem necklace wearers frequently experience - one’s necklace clasp is always sliding around to the front. I solved this problem with a handmade spiral heart shaped wire accessory I named the “Clasp Grasp” Not only does it keep a necklace clasp securely tucked in the back - it makes the clasp look pretty! I then began creating “Infinity Pendants” which could be worn in the front or the back with my handmade Infinity Connector. Coordinating Necklace and Infinity Pendant Sets evolved after that.
I use a variety of wiring techniques that eliminate the need for most jump rings and I “sew” tiny gemstones into the chain to accent the focal stones. My recent interest and work involves sterling silver construction metal work designs in geometric patterns and setting faceted gemstones and cabachons in custom bezels within the design to maximize the focal’s beauty.
Artist Details
- Mentorships
- design elements and engineering, wiring techniques
- Craft Teaching
- Jewelry wiring and design
- Retail Artworks
- Wholesale Artworks
- Demonstrates Craft/Artwork
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