Jewelry
elainerader@hotmail.com
I design and create one-of-a-kind art jewelry that is organic, sculptural, and primitive. Living in the north Georgia mountains is a constant inspiration to me. Being surrounded by nature enables me to dig deep into my primitive self, letting my work become a celebration of balance and form through the gifts given to us in nature. I find beauty in the shapes of bones, and of trees in winter, or the way a rock perches in the river. I find balance in contrasts of color, texture, and shape.
Each piece is sterling silver with 22 karat gold accents. I design each piece by working in series. I allow shapes to evolve, which add to, and guide the design, rather than forcing the silver into a preconceived shape. Many times the piece changes form, as I rearrange my thoughts or discover new elements to incorporate into the design.
