Lisa D'Agostino 18k/Sterling modernist earrings

Description: Lisa D'Agostino 18k/Sterling modernist earrings 10-11mm square, high quality
workmanship and design. No backs included, no other issues. 5.2 grams.For Lisa,
working with her hands has been the only thing that has ever really interested
her. Her curiosity about the potential for designing and creating with metal has
lasted since 1980. That year she participated in her first art fair. The shows
were local at first, but gradually developed into national venues that included
galleries as well. Except for an additional 12-year foray into baskets (see "The
Basketmaker's Art", Lark Publications) her focus has been on jewelry.The designs
have evolved over the years but the inspirations have remained the same. Lisa's
pieces are informed by geometry and architecture but tempered by the poetic and
philosophical aspects presented by astronomy. She ponders a phrase from an old
sixties song... "we are stardust - billion year old carbon."The work begins with
a loose drawing until a new solution or idea presents itself. It is a balance
between intention/chance and spontaneity/deliberation. The contours and forms
are simple at first. She likes the rigor and order of basic geometric shapes but
then organizing them into something more complex. Shapes are cut out of sterling
silver and formed or scored and soldered together. Other parts are distorted
through the rolling mill. Surfaces are textured with files or hammers or fused
with silver dust or 18K yellow gold. Many techniques may be incorporated into
one piece using a variety of hand tools, some of which are her oldest
buddies.The final steps involve patination of the piece, and then selectively
removing some of the patina to leave combinations of matte or polished surface
areas. Earthy rough stones and lustrous pearls are used to further enhance the
piece.Lisa was formally introduced to art at college. She earned a Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree at Bowling Green State University in 1977, but never really
learned to solder well until she was able to work in her own studio. She went
back to school, and after 3 years she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from
the University of Kansas in 1991. During this time she continued to show and
sell her work at many selected art fairs and galleries across the country.All
precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred
to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and
possibly higher content. Most cuff bracelets are shown photographed on a 6"
woman's wrist and will include a photo showing the inside circumference where
the metal tip meets the number on the tape measure.