Silver Goddess - La Gran Serie

Description

La Serie Argent

EFFORTLESSLY CHIC

I created this cuff bracelet as an expression of my love of history, art, fantasy, Paris and that feminine "je ne sais quoi." This time done in silver, "Silver Goddess" is an ode to a bygone era Parisien.

FEMININE. ROMANTIC. TIMELESS.

I've taken my favorite images of Paris and fashioned them into a bracelet; centered around one theme - Josephine Baker:

Josephine Baker. Also known as the Black Venus, the Black Pearl, the Creole Goddess, or simply La Baker. Singer, Dancer, Movie Star, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance (during WWII). The original DIVA sang, danced, and shimmied her way across Europe. She fell in love with Paris, and Paris fell in love with her. She was larger than life, and even larger than life afterlife. In my ode to La DIVA she is depicted as the Silver Goddess and she is, quite simply, my hero!

COLORFUL. WHIMSICAL. UNIQUE.

This bracelet's dimensions: 7.5"x2" and closes via a 1.5"x1" silvertone/filigreed box clasp - secure, easy close & open, and very pretty. I've got a wonderful friend in Shanghai who handmakes my clasps.

THis bracelet is made using 6 large sized Bamboo tiles. Each individual tile contains an affixed altered art image, that I have photographed, and then extensively handpainted. Then, I "wire-weave" the tiles together and "wire-weave" the box clasp onto the ends.

Each individual tile is a tiny work of art. Make sure that you enlarge each photograph so that you can see the exquisite detail. I just love them - I hoe that you will too.

Note: the last photo is of me wearing one of my Gran Serie -just to give you an idea of how fabulous they look on!

I'd love to hear what you think. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Vivre les DIVAS!

Added on Oct 22, 2009