'courage is not the towering oak
that sees storms come and go;
that sees storms come and go;
it is the fragile blossom
that opens in the snow.'
~ alice m. swaim
i love how different media lend themselves to adaptability... how they can be saturated with feeling and emotion... working with the strong metals - forging, hammering, filing, finishing, sanding - is physical work (but, naturally, thought filled)... with resin i have found the perfect chameleon... with wet paper and fiber (here again from myfanwy at sassa lynne) one appreciates the delicacy... it is wonderful to create a balance...
lately, i have returned to my bags of pearls... they lend a sense of the feminine, of thoughts, of light... on a journey to remain strong - somedays putting one-foot-in-front-of-the-other until the end when i find myself still standing... yet things happen that can pull the rug out from under you... it happens to all of us... and we are left shaken... i think this is where the recent work that has its finger on the pulse of human frailty is coming from...
lately, i have returned to my bags of pearls... they lend a sense of the feminine, of thoughts, of light... on a journey to remain strong - somedays putting one-foot-in-front-of-the-other until the end when i find myself still standing... yet things happen that can pull the rug out from under you... it happens to all of us... and we are left shaken... i think this is where the recent work that has its finger on the pulse of human frailty is coming from...
'hope is important because it can make the present
moment less difficult to bear.
if we believe tomorrow will be better
we can bear a hardship today.'
~ thich nhat hanh
triangles of etched metal... some with ends curled, some with pearls dangling... emphasizing both sides of this bittersweet life... pain and beauty... sadness and love... but always hoping that love and beauty conquer all... knowing they always will... even in our most vulnerable moments, we will reach out, believing in the light, believing in the love...
Such beautiful words to go along with such an amazing necklace. I love the etched triangle and pearl dangles. Your creations are so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThis is another very lovely piece, Mary Jane. So tranquil, on the surface.
ReplyDeleteOne word - Beautiful! Love it, Mary Jane. I really enjoy your work.
ReplyDeleteOh MJ...there is no end to the fascination and excitement I feel when I see that you have posted again. Your evolution into this realm that you are in now is so wonderful. The words are singing in my soul and the way you put it all together is dazzling to me. When will you teach a class someplace that I can go? To meet you and learn from you? Such lovelies.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
Beautiful work and words...
ReplyDeletebeautiful piece, i love the soft, muted colors!
ReplyDeleteBeauty in everything you touch, Mary Jane!
ReplyDeleteYou are really turning out great things with the resin - keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely and so light and airy.
ReplyDeleteLuLu
Not much to say other than just...wow...fiber, resin, and metalwork that all together just speak as you
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love all of the elements. See what people with beautiful handwriting can create!
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous! I wish I could make jewelry like that.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of the above! When will YOU be teaching...I'd be there!! And sure wish I could make jewlery like that too! :-)
ReplyDeleteCindy
Just a lovely, delicate necklace. My favorite, pink pearls. There aren't many things more beautiful! Riki
ReplyDeleteLove the femininity in this piece! Congrats on being Designer of the Week at ABS. Your snowy piece is a textural wonder :)
ReplyDeleteI love the message your jewelry carries with it. The pearls are a nice feminine touch to an earthy piece.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspired piece of jewelry, full of sentiment and feeling. You've made the abstract tangible - bravo!
ReplyDeleteCindy
I absolutely love that.
ReplyDeleteoh I followed you here from Nina's--this is just lovely!!
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