February 13, 2009 at 10:20 am by Luanne Bradley
Calder's Jewelry Proves as Sustainable as His Mobiles
Known and adored for his kinetic modern sculptures, paintings and avant-garde mobiles, Alexander Calder was also an eco jewelry maker long before anyone knew what that meant.
During his lifetime, the American artist produced some 1,800 pieces of brass, silver, and gold body ornaments, using wire he twisted into wearable art. Like the stunning flower necklace below, these were often embellished with found objects such as beach glass, wood cuttings, ceramic shards and pieces of mirror.
About 90 of his inventive designs are on exhibit at the “Metropolitan Musuem …
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