Normal
0
0
1
276
1575
13
3
1934
11.1539
0
0
0
Judy
Freyer Thompson
Artist
Statement
While
it was not my intent, at the start of making jewelry, for any of my designs to
reflect a certain belief, style or subject. I do find myself drawn to certain
materials and techniques.
I
began stringing beads, that was fine, in the beginning. Fortunately it was not enough to keep
me satisfied for long. I was not
quite sure which direction I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted more.
Although
I have been creating pieces for a few years, I am not yet precisely sure where
my expression is taking me, and where I will end up. I have become passionate with turning found objects into
pieces of art to adorn the body. I
began experimenting with sheet metal, found objects and Faux Bone™.
African
Art has become a prominent influence for me, more precisely African Masks. The depth of meaning and the complex
yet simple carving and designs have captivated my mind. I have begun to carve wearable pieces
of art using Faux Bone™ that incorporate mask designs embellished with copper,
horsehair, feathers, bone and bone beads.
I
cannot often explain where my inspiration arises from for a particular
piece. I have been asked numerous
times the question of ‘what were you thinking?’ It is very difficult to explain. I often hope that each piece can tell it’s own story and
each person can take away their own message from a piece. If they admire my work and can feel
satisfied with the message they have come away with, that makes me feel
fulfilled.
Influences:
I am
greatly influenced by found objects as well as naturally occurring objects that
I can combine with acquired components.
I enjoy working with bones, teeth, antlers, animal hair, wood, shells
and seed pods.
Silk
ribbon and other fibers often embellish my pieces.
I
admire and am influenced by the works of Robert Dancik, Richard Salley, Thomas
Mann, Bob Ebendorff and Susan Lenart Kazmer.