Dana Cassara | Little Fish, Big Fish

Materials: Sterling silver, yellow opal, stainless pin
Dimensions: 3.5" x 3"

Artist Statement:  

This big fish brooch is made up of many small fishes bonded by a common goal, to chase off the big fish so they can live their lives in peace. Hand fabricated.

Artist Bio:

Dana Cassara owns and operates Danaca Design a jewelry school, gallery, supply shop and event space dedicated to fostering creativity and community in metalsmithing. Jewelers are not confined to a single material or strict functionality; the plethora of possibility available to an artist practicing this craft has held her attention since 1992 when she stumbled upon her first metalsmithing class. Dana works with a range of materials however metal remains her foundation. Often expressing a quiet playfulness or sentimentality, her work explores harmonic juxtaposition of elements paired down to essential components.

This brooch is part of the exhibition On Point: Brooches that Speak for Themselves. This exhibition centers on the brooch as a compact but potent site of expression. Each piece holds presence—visually, conceptually, or materially.

Show dates: October 1 – November 15, 2026

All the brooches are available for purchase. View the entire collection HERE. All purchased brooches will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete.