I am a big fan of Alexander Calder. To be honest I can’t say I really like his jewelry, but I love the forms and shapes he uses. I’m jealous of the playfulness of his designs …
Alexander calder in his atelier.
In the early thirties Alexander Calders friendship with artists such as Miró, Leger, Arp and Mondrian, had an impact on his decision to stop making figurative pieces. From that time on he developed a colorful, abstract language for his designs.
Besides his large sculptures and famous “mobiles”, Alexander Calder created unique jewelry pieces. Small sculptures to wear never reproduced for the masses.
His first creations were small accessories for her sister’s dolls, made from wire. Later on he refined his jewels, producing them in silver and gold, but he also used other materials such as brass, leather cord, colored glass pebbles, and anything else that inspired him.
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Dawn of LaTouchables // Jan 24, 2013 at 17:23
I wasn’t aware of Calder’s jewelry work. But it is him, when I view it now.
I’m always marveling at your necklace–the one Lois wears with her dresses. That is elegant, a little bit outrageous, and I love it.
I’m curious about what you are up to with the beads you bought.
Marion Pannekoek // Jan 24, 2013 at 20:23
And the necklace does look so well on lois!
I am planning to make a few very long strings for silver pendants I made Dawn. And with the bigger beads i make short necklaces with big silver clasps / closures
13threads // Jan 26, 2013 at 13:33
I like all of these (especially the wire brooch) but my (your) wooden necklace is the best, definitely!
Marion Pannekoek // Jan 26, 2013 at 14:20
Ha, ha, we have been talking about you Lois! So glad you like your long necklace!