Draft artist statement

ART522 Artist Statement
The shapes and reflections of gemstones in their crystalline form inspire my current work. I dissect their angular geometry into different layers made out of metal or clear acrylic. The resulting flat shapes are then reassembled and stacked up to produce new forms. Each layer is a slight variation of the other leading to rhythm around the edges while keeping the flat facet at the top. Some of the pieces remain as a single layer piece; others are formed with square wire allowing for play around the edges and contrasting with the solidity of the flat layers. All of them reflect on the depth and beauty of the original inspiration.