MAINE METALSMITH's Bio
Nancy's passion for metalsmithing began over 35 years ago. She was captivated by the age old process of metal forming directly with hammers. "The hammer is simply an extension of my hand." Her exploration of the traditional smithing techniques, raising hollow wear and forging, started with traditional vessel forms. Soon she began to push the envelope both technically and visually, leaving the rotational form and functional form behind. Asymmetrical table top sculptures were a natural progression for her nature based aesthetic. "Natural forms have always fascinated and excited me: plant forms, earth forms, human forms."
Sculptural jewelry was the next step; taking the sculpture off the pedestal and putting it on the body. Nancy did a series on sculptural bracelets over the course of two years in the 1980's. The tremendous success of this direction encouraged her to expand the designs; adding earrings, necklaces, and pins. Over the last thirty years the collection has grown to over 80 different designs, each made in a variety of sizes. Her designs are available in a sterling and 18kt gold combination.
To create each piece, flat patterns are cut from sheet of gold and silver and hammered systematically over specialized tools. One a piece has been hammered into its final form, it is filed and sanded, then buffed to a high polish. This fine finish accentuates the simple structural lines and grace of her jewelry.
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