I create works that play with the traditional materials, processes and typologies of metalsmithing, but often with a twist of dark humor. I typically create works in series that play with familiar forms and themes. Subtle metaphors are integrated into the narrative and symbolic imagery. The “Laughable Loves” series references the English literary translation of the collection of short stories by the late Czech author Milan Kundera.
Kiss Vessel’s orifice is defined by ‘lips’ cast in sterling silver from traditional Czech Christmas cookie molds; the vessel body is also cast, in bronze, but from a mold created from one of my smithed copper vessel bodies. The form is patinated grey-black with found Bohemian garnet ‘blemishes’ embedded in the surface.