Lilies on red - Lily Petal Earrings
Artist: Dana Cassara
Materials: sterling silver, oxidized
Dimensions: 1 in
Fabric Motif: In Japanese culture, lilies symbolize purity, renewal, and rebirth. They are often associated with the Buddhist teaching on enlightenment and the impermanence of life.
Haiku: wilting—
my peace lily’s
polite ask for water
- Susan Lee Roberts
About the Work: Lilies are my least favorite flower; I'm allergic to the most beautiful and fragrant ones and many of the others remind me of death. That being said, I always enjoy a good challenge and so when the lilies landed on my bench I embraced the lovely petals and leaf forms. I explored several variation and landed on the simplest solutions. In contrast to the vibrant fabric I chose a soft, toned-down, organic finish to celebrating fragility of a fresh flower.
Dana Cassara Bio: There is so much possibility in the craft of jewelry making. As jewelers we are not limited to a single material or even functionality, simply we make objects for the body. The limitlessness of jewelry has kept me entertained since 1992 when I fell in love with metal. Nowadays I enjoy exploring a variety of materials, still metal is very much at the core. I was raised in the Pacific Northwest and am endlessly inspired by the vibrant beauty around me. Sometimes playful, sometimes sentimental, I ultimately aim for my work to be comfortable, elegant and evocative of the more subtle pleasures of life. My work is designed for the wearer and constructed to be worn and loved over time. I have called Seattle my home since 1990, am actively involved in the Seattle Metals Guild, and I am the founder and sole proprietor of Danaca Design Studio.
This piece is part of the Yukata Inspired 2025, a collaborative exhibition between Okan Arts & Danaca Design featuring jewelry and metalwork alongside Haiku from Haiku Northwest. Learn more and view the entire collection HERE.
