Description
“I create jewelry that is fabricated entirely by hand. One of the techniques I employ is that of melting sterling silver and manipulating this material while it is hot to achieve the organic shapes often seen in my designs. I mainly work with sterling silver and occasionally add gold, semi-precious stones or found objects to my designs. I draw upon innumerable sources for my inspiration, including vintage textile patterns, the physical universe and commonplace objects from my daily life.” – Lisa Colby
Artist Info
LISA COLBY
Asheville, NC
METALS | Jewelry
Penland Affiliation |Penland Instructor 2006, 2010, 2015
Artist Information | Studio artist; education: Parsons School of Design (NY), BFA Wayne State University; teaching: Penland School of Craft (NC), Craft Alliance (MO); exhibitions: Penland Gallery (NC), The Gallery at Flat Rock (NC), Rebus Works (NC), Metal Museum (TN), Mora Contemporary Jewelry Design (NC)
Artist Statement | I create jewelry that is fabricated entirely by hand. One of the techniques I employ is melting sterling silver and manipulating this material while it is hot to achieve the organic shapes often seen in my designs. I mainly work with sterling silver and occasionally add gold, semi-precious stones or found objects to my designs. I draw upon innumerable sources for my inspiration, including vintage textile patterns, the physical universe and commonplace objects from my daily life.
