Lora Schlesinger Gallery: Peter Shire’s Cups, 1974 - 2012 by Eric Minh Swenson
Via evencleveland
Making some of our shale beads on a home-made lathe, using a sharp piece of flint to cut.
Alexander Calder
Possibly my favorite jeweller, Alexander Calder. Each piece he made was one of a kind, mostly given to his wife or his friends over many years. Making jewellery for Calder must have been second nature, smaller more intimate versions of his famous sculptures.
Furness Abbey
Henry Moore - On Being a Sculptor
I’ve been reading this little book by Henry Moore, which lays out his ideas about sculpture in a very matter of fact way, precise and inspirational for anyone working in the medium… I really identified with this:
Truth to Material
Every material has it’s own individual qualities. It is only when the sculptor works direct, when there is an active relationship with his material, that the material can take its part in the shaping of an idea. Stone, for example, is hard and concentrated and should not be falsified to look like soft flesh - it should not be forced beyond its constructive build to a point of weakness. It should keep its hard tense stoniness.
Some photos of the casting process for our new silver rings. We made a ‘pattern’ of the ring in wood first, and then used this to make a sand mold to pour the silver into. Notice the dots in the sand (ventilation holes!) Also, a bangle triblet we made from an old banister post, turned in the lathe.
A little update for you, our new collection will be launching in a few weeks time! We’ll be posting some exciting production shots over the coming weeks.
