Materials: vitreous enamel, copper, sterling silver
Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 2 1/2"
forged and enameled bowl, fabricated fork: tessellated copper, enameled copper, forged sterling.
Photo credit: Bill Lemke
Gail Nelson
Gail Nelson Enamels
Fox Point, WI. USA
"As important as inspiration and creativity, so is the understanding and love of one's materials. There is something miraculous about fusing glass to metal to create a new entity. The two materials when fired correctly will remain in their state without fading or degenerating for centuries to come. I enamel on silver, steel and copper. In some of my work, 24k gold is also fused into the glass. Enameled pieces require multiple firings at 1350? to 1550? often as many as 20 times until the desired results are achieved. My ideas generally evolve from a deep reverence for and connection with the natural world. It is about revealing small pieces of information the underlying significance of organic minutia and the beauty and comfort it provides when observed. As the creative process takes over, these raw ideas continue to transform during the multiple applications of glass and firings. Both the technical and artistic endeavor are exciting and challenging. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. My work includes jewelry, two and three dimensional works."
Materials: vitreous enamel, copper, sterling silver
Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 2 1/2"
forged and enameled bowl, fabricated fork: tessellated copper, enameled copper, forged sterling.
Photo credit: Bill Lemke
Gail Nelson
Gail Nelson Enamels
Fox Point, WI. USA
"As important as inspiration and creativity, so is the understanding and love of one's materials. There is something miraculous about fusing glass to metal to create a new entity. The two materials when fired correctly will remain in their state without fading or degenerating for centuries to come. I enamel on silver, steel and copper. In some of my work, 24k gold is also fused into the glass. Enameled pieces require multiple firings at 1350? to 1550? often as many as 20 times until the desired results are achieved. My ideas generally evolve from a deep reverence for and connection with the natural world. It is about revealing small pieces of information the underlying significance of organic minutia and the beauty and comfort it provides when observed. As the creative process takes over, these raw ideas continue to transform during the multiple applications of glass and firings. Both the technical and artistic endeavor are exciting and challenging. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. My work includes jewelry, two and three dimensional works."