Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Broken Plate


The most meaningful part of my journey
as a jeweler and metalsmith are the pieces I make that reflect a period in time that represent someone else's journey.  These are pieces that incorporate history, memories, and emotions.  These opportunities are the gift of my work and I am constantly amazed what I learn about people and what I am blessed to creatively express.

When my friend Cherie approached me about making a brooch from a broken plate, I had not idea about the backstory of this broken plate.  Here is her story:




 


 

 










2 comments:

claudia said...

What a beautiful tribute to a life courageously lived! A granddaughter's vision lovingly, skillfully realized by the ever soulful artist, Ms Klar...

Barbara Klar said...

Thanks so much! I would so have loved to meet her!