ABOUT
In my work with metals and stones, I continually research form and color. Certain visual concepts have followed me since early childhood and develop as they filter through time.
Although rooted in the minimalist design tradition of my native Denmark, my creative vision often reflects my enthrallment with the colorful luxuriance of Nature, the human form and the stylized imagery in art of the medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.
Central to my work is the transformational potential of that which dwells at the core; the hidden truth or, the inner life.
When creating my work, I am drawn toward archetypal forms and aesthetically interesting color combinations, and am often faced with having to invent alternative approaches in order to incorporate details, such as inverted beaded areas. I find it is such unpredictable sculptural effects that add to the mystery of a piece.
While being adornments, I see my pieces as companions through life and sculptural objects laden with symbolism, that may express the wearer's personal history.
Every piece of my jewelry is unique and handmade in gold and silver, with precious and semi-precious stones, selected and combined according to their colors and characteristics.
PUBLICATIONS
Showcase 500 ART NECKLACES, published by Lark Books, June 2013
Showcase 500 BEADED JEWELRY, Lark Books 2012
500 JUDAICA, published by Lark Books 2010
500 GEMSTONE JEWELS, published by Lark Books 2010
500 WEDDING RINGS, published by Lark Books 2008
500 PENDANTS AND LOCKETS, published by Lark Books 2008
MOSAIC TECHNIQUES & TRADITIONS By Sonia King; published 2003 by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Work, work, work!
2003 – present: Own jewelry studio. Designing, fabricating and selling own lines of jewelry in sterling silver, 18-karat gold, gemstones and gemstone beads. Participating in gallery shows and craft shows. Happy to accept custom orders.
2003 – 2009: Petra Class jewelry studio. Training and production work. Fabrication of high-end jewelry in 18 and 22 karat gold with precious stones. Creation and assembly of large variety of jewelry designs, with emphasis on the creation of signature rough diamond line.
2004: Sandra Enterline jewelry studio. Training and production work. Fabrication of signature hollowware pieces in oxidized sterling silver and 22 karat gold with highly detailed drilled character.
EDUCATION
1989 – 1992: ESCOLA MASSANA Centre d'Art i Disseny,
Barcelona, Spain. Metalsmithing, mosaic and painting.
