Amethyst Vine Bracelet
Sterling silver wire and cast elements with 14K gold accents, set with a large cabochon amethyst, faceted amethysts, and cubic zirconia. $800
What Is Wearable Art?
Jewelry has traditionally functioned primarily as body adornment, as religious symbols or symbols of wealth and power. Starting in the late 1930s, metals artists around the World began exploring the creation of stand-alone pieces of art/sculpture that could also be worn. Some were (are) more practical to wear than others. I refer to my work as wearable art because from the simple to the complex, every piece is conceived around a concept, statement, or event that tells a story, subject to interpretation. That interpretation may also change depending upon whether the piece is seen on or off the body. My goal is to make pieces of art that are wearable (and affordable), while speaking to both the hearts of the person wearing the work and the people viewing them. For further reading about the concept of wearable art, please see the following links:
My site does not currently have a “shopping cart.” Of course I welcome selling (and sharing) my work, but this site functions primarily as a showcase for my personal expression. Prices are listed on every piece, but I have intentionally avoided including a shop page because I strongly prefer selling my work through personal contact vs. an impersonal “click here to buy.” Whether simple or elaborate, each piece I make is a labor of love. I will be posting my work for sale on Etsy in the near future, and also soliciting galleries for interest. If there is anything on here you see that you are interested in owning, please send me an email: aaronrosenbloom.art@gmail.com
