a little about me
Officially: I have a BFA in Jewelry and Metals from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. While at UMass, I discovered my love for working with sterling silver and fine silver and adding color to my pieces with enamel. I am enamored with the problem solving of making adornments as well as the ability to be able to manipulate metal into the form that I want it to become by hammering and bending it. During my undergraduate studies I indulged in textiles, bookbinding and drawing, enjoying these mediums as well. But, no matter what medium I use I am always influenced by nature. Its patterns, colors, beauty, forms and rebirth always find a way into my work.
My jewelry is influenced heavily on nature and the Art Nouveau movement. I love to play with textures on metal and discover how different techniques pick up reflections of color and light. I prefer to make small series of work, playing around with piece after piece leaving some ideas behind and taking other ideas along to blend with the new.
My jewelry is influenced heavily on nature and the Art Nouveau movement. I love to play with textures on metal and discover how different techniques pick up reflections of color and light. I prefer to make small series of work, playing around with piece after piece leaving some ideas behind and taking other ideas along to blend with the new.
Unofficially: I love nature, it inspires and intrigues me and haunts my jewelry. I love my dog, she couldn’t get any darn cuter. My life is pretty great. I love my work and the city I live in. I adore bright pink boots and most any patent leather shoes. I am passionate about buying handmade. When I was a little girl I drew for hours on end which could be why I ended up terribly nearsighted. When I wasn’t drawing I was taking apart my old jewelry and putting different pieces together to make into new jewelry. My only regret is not having pliers when I did this.
k.obrien jewelry
owner | maker at k.o'brien jewelry
I make shiny objects with dashes of color. I love nature, it inspires and intrigues me and haunts my jewelry. I love my dog, she couldn't get any darn cuter. My life is pretty great. I love my work and the city I live in. I adore bright pink boots and most any patent leather shoes. I am passionate about buying handmade. When I was a little girl I drew for hours on end which could be why I ended up terribly nearsighted. When I wasn't drawing I was taking apart my old jewelry and putting different pieces together to make into new jewelry. My only regret is not having pliers when I did this.
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