The Art of the Circle: Everything/Nothing Collection
In many cultures, the circle represents completeness, strength, repetition and nothingness. During the pandemic I have experienced all of these emotions both personally and as a reflection of current events. I have turned to nature to give me solace from the constant onslaught of the media but still found myself influenced by the circumstances that surrounded me. Incorporating fused glass, resin, stone, pearls, fiber and metal I was able to capture a moment in time.
"Le vert de Monet"
Rivera, Cathi
Flamed worked glass marble, glass beads, lampworked glass toggle, pearls, lemon jade disk, twisted herringbone woven necklace.
24” woven twisted herringbone necklace
$850
This piece was inspired by the reflected light of Monet's gardens at Giverny, France where I spent time this spring. Each element of this piece was handmade. The lemon jade represents the solar plexus chakra which controls self-esteem, willpower and identity and encourages individuality and abundance. As a jewelry artist who is continuously evolving, I find myself being attracted to different materials than the traditional metals. This piece captures a moment in time filled with color, nature and sunlight, a time that harkens back to Monet, his inspiration and life.
"Bleu Cèrulèen"
Rivera, Cathi
Glass beads, cast glass disk, fused silver, silver beads and findings, twisted herringbone woven bracelet.
7.5”x1.25”x.75” - 3 piece 7.5” woven twisted herringbone bracelet
$850.00
This piece was inspired by my trip to Paris, the juxtaposition of old versus new: steel bridges, towers, beaded tapestries, and stained glass windows of Notre Dame and Saint Chapel all coexisting. Circular designs have always appealed to me because of the circular cycles of life, death, and renewal. The white areas of the glass, like clouds, represent the movement and fluidity of it all.
