Post by juliajade on Mar 16, 2012 1:26:37 GMT -5
The exhibit, which runs through May 12, is entitled "Space-Light-Structure: The Jewelry of Margaret De Patta." Chinese Jade Necklace In 1929 De Patta, frustrated by the lack of creativity in traditional wedding rings, began studying basic jewelry design in San Francisco. Green Jade Necklace
Her quest for inspiration started with designs using basic metal sheets, creating an endless assortment of innovative shapes by beating, cutting, and sawing metal pieces. Green Jade Bracelet De Patta created a particularly dynamic and visually arresting composition by contrasting light and shadows, and offsetting straight lines against curves. Green Jade Bangle
In her later years she worked with precious metals and gemstones like quartz, pearl and onyx, cutting the stones not for brilliance, but to highlight their unconventional beauty and "inclusions," which more traditional jewelers might consider flaws.
The exhibition features a large assortment of De Patta's work, including jewelry pieces and ceramics. Chinese Jade Bracelet All show a heavy influence of the Constructivists, featuring architectural forms along with simple lines, structure, and (sometimes) movable parts.
Her quest for inspiration started with designs using basic metal sheets, creating an endless assortment of innovative shapes by beating, cutting, and sawing metal pieces. Green Jade Bracelet De Patta created a particularly dynamic and visually arresting composition by contrasting light and shadows, and offsetting straight lines against curves. Green Jade Bangle
In her later years she worked with precious metals and gemstones like quartz, pearl and onyx, cutting the stones not for brilliance, but to highlight their unconventional beauty and "inclusions," which more traditional jewelers might consider flaws.
The exhibition features a large assortment of De Patta's work, including jewelry pieces and ceramics. Chinese Jade Bracelet All show a heavy influence of the Constructivists, featuring architectural forms along with simple lines, structure, and (sometimes) movable parts.