Dana Cassara | Bulls Eye
Artist: Dana Cassara
Materials: Copper and argentium agate pattern mokume-gane, fine silver, sterling silver
Dimensions: 1 1/2 x ¾”; 18” cable
Origin of featured materials: Shining Wave Metals / Phillip Baldwin
Story behind the piece: While looking for stones to pair with my lovely pieces of mokume-gane, I placed a relatively clear rutilated quartz on top of a piece and saw how it magnified the pattern. What better way to show it off! The coloration or patination of the mokume-gane came through multiple heating and is preserved with renaissance wax.
Artist 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, From Wave to Shining Wave: a Celebration of Phil Baldwin and Shining Wave Metals Baldwin. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Seattle Metals Guild. 5% of sales will be donated to help fund an endowment at Pendland in Phillip Baldwin’s name. Learn more HERE. All work will remain on exhibit through July 20, 2025.
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