Jennifer Surine - Iceberg

Artist: Jennifer Surine
Materials: Argentium silver
Size: 6

Artist Statement:
This piece is hand fabricated using traditional and non-traditional metalsmithing techniques including soldering, welding and fusing. The form is built out of wire, creating an architectural and geometric “Openwork” form resembling a three dimensional lace. These intricate and elaborate connections are a theme running through my work that began as a tribute to my grandfather after losing him to Alzheimer’s. My fascination with the human brain, it’s intricacies, synapses, connections, and beauty became a theme I’ve continued to explore, more than ten years later.