What Is Wearable Art

You’ve heard the term, so what is it? Wearable art refers to a one of a kind hand crafted piece. It can be a pendant, necklace, bracelet as well as other things but mainly jewelry. The art piece is something original created by an artist and of very distinct beauty and intricate construction.

The Dichroic glass artist begins to design a piece of jewelry by careful selection of the glass. Dichroic glass is a complex mix of brilliant colors reflecting different colors when touched by light. The ever changing nature of this glass is the essence of its brilliance.

The artist then cuts and combines the glass and creates the basis for the art piece. Various methods of firing the glass can then be selected depending on the desired effect.

The next level of creativity is in the wrapping of the piece with metal wire. Depending on the shape and form an artist may wrap in either traditional or more flamboyant styles deciding to embellish with various beads to achieve a truly individual art piece.

Such a work as this can never be confused with something mass produced.

The artist’s talent has created a unique piece of jewelry that stands alone as art. Wearing it shows a stylish sophistication and taste for the unusual. It is a statement of one’s individuality and confidence of style.