Sea Glass Meets Wire Weaving
by Roze Malone.
(New England)
Cool Blue Slice – Brass wire, sea glass necklace
Most of my life I’ve expressed my creativity through music as a classical violinist and currently as a rock-n-roll player with my band.
Over the years my artistic impulses carried me in many directions besides music to include repurposing furniture, macrame, dancing, decorating, garden design, etc…
Fiery Heart – Home-tumbled glass, brass wire
The inspiration for my SeaWeaves creations began during many walks with my dogs on the beaches of New England, collecting sea glass. Another inspiration was a collection of vintage jewelry I inherited from my grandmother.
I’d seen wire wrapping, but I felt that was already being done by many artisans, and I needed to go beyond wrapping for a more personal expression. I found it in wire weaving.
La Cravate Verte Sea Glass – Brass wire, sea glass necklace
Wire weaving is a way for me to combine sea glass, vintage jewelry and creative expression.
My approach to design is spontaneous; not planned, no templates, drawings, or jigs. No drills, no solder, no glue. I create my own chains, bails, chokers, clasps, and settings. I wanted to keep it organic as possible like the materials I use, simultaneously simple yet complex. As I’m creating, each design changes from moment to moment.
Saturnalia Silver-plated wire, bronze wire, beach bead bracelet
I hope my art evokes memories of times at the beach, with loved ones, and the simple yet complex beauty of the ocean.
Roze Malone
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