{"product_id":"john-sullivan-bloom","title":"John Sullivan | Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  John Sullivan, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e304 Stainless Steel, Citrine, Enamel Paint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 (Can't be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eTaking a pause from my body of work addressing the topics of mental health and trauma, I set out to make a ring with no grander purpose than to create something light and fun. Combining my desire to make something mechanical with the arrival of spring, the simple idea of making a blooming flower came into being. Free from the constraints I typically place upon myself, I began freely experimenting with form and function alongside new techniques and materials. The result is a ring born from an engagingly fun challenge and the simple desire to make something beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Sullivan is an artist, metalsmith, and educator whose work focuses on psychology, neuropsychology, and interpersonal relationships. He received his BFA from CSU Fort Collins and his MFA from SUNY New Paltz. He has taught at SUNY New Paltz and the Metropolitan State University of Denver. In his private studio practice, he explores the themes and issues surrounding trauma, creating work that serves to translate traumatic experiences and aid in the therapeutic healing process. John’s work has been featured in publications, exhibitions, collections, and galleries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Mandrels- Representing Team - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlex Boyd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52490012623137,"sku":"B26-73","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2673-P1.jpg?v=1776890616","url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/john-sullivan-bloom","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}