Title: Visit to the Redwood Forest
Dimensions: 3"x1 1/2"x 1/2"
Materials: copper, copper wire, satin cord
Techniques: roller printing, chasing and repousse, etching, pierced, rivets, liver of sulfur, heat patina
Concept: I came up with my concept during my trip to California this past spring. I took a trip to see the Redwoods and was completely blown away by the sheer vastness of the trees. They were amazing and inspired me to do a piece based on them.
I am pleased with the way my pendant came out. I struggled a lot in the beginning because I was having trouble grasping a "narrative" piece. However, in the end I think it all came together and is overall successful. If I had to go back and rework it, the placement of the rivets is definitely something I would work on. I did not pre- plan them well enough and as a result I am not all that happy with where there are. Also, another thought would be to lighten up the wood grain on the front. Of course when I made a sample texture, I got the exact coloring I wanted...and was never able to recreate it again. However, I wanted an overall unity for the piece. It had four different components and I think the overall coloring of it helped to unify it and bring it all together in the end.
My favorite aspect, and this was also my peer reviews favorite, was the map that is on the back. It was my first time using PnP paper and I have to admit...I am hooked!It came out incredibly legible which is what I was going for.
When I designed it I made sure that everything I put into it would somehow relate to my story. When I look at it it seems pretty obvious to me, but I am the maker. According to my peer reviewer, it is clear what I was aiming for so yay!
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