Rose Tournament 2023. Norway Beads and Chain.
Materials: COE 104 Glass, .999 Fine Silver Wire, .925 Sterling Silver Wire
In April of 2021, I happened upon a stunning photograph of a festoon of lampworked beads and twisted wire chains connecting them. I was instantly entranced, and decided at that moment, to recreate it. Fast forward to March of 2023... Life had gotten in the way of my creative endeavors, but the set was still on my mind, and the glass still on my workbench. Countess Natavia sends me a message, asking if I would represent her as an artist at the Tournament of the Roses. Honored, overjoyed, and a little terrified, I accepted, with the unfortunate caveat that I could not be there in person, due to a scheduling conflict. Holding my breath for what felt like months, we received the go-ahead for me to represent her virtually.
My full documentation on this project can be found here:
Top photo: Extent piece
Bottom photo: Cailleach's reproduction
Please enjoy a few of the photos of my journey.
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