I
attempt to capture awe through beauty, inspiration and skillful manipulation
of materials. Complex design and tedious project execution are becoming
my trademarks, but also provide learning opportunities and challenges.
Many works contain Christian imagery and are also inspired by color,
organic line and Art Nouveau, especially the enameled works of Lalique,
Victorian jewelry and stained glass. Most recently I am researching
the enameling technique pliqué a jour and using inspiration from classical
stained glass windows to create ethereal jewelry designs.
Poetry,
dream imagery and other media are common elements for inspiration. The
painters Mary Kline-Misol and Julie Heffernan have inspired me with
their use of media and imagery in whimsical and creative ways. While
I do not paint I admire their unique use of subject placement, story
and color; elements I hope to incorporate into future works.
—Laura Zell, Imperial Enamel Art.