Seattle, WA, USA

Artist's Statement: This body of work is concerned with revelation of the interior, with slicing past the surface. Inspired by botanical illustrations and photomicrographs, it has allowed me to both explore the idea of exposing intricate internal structures with devices such as the cross-section or selective staining of cells, and pay tribute to imagery that has cultivated a sense of wonder in me. My influences vary from Rackham illustrations to "ethnic" jewelry, but tend to share a common thread: acute awareness of natural forms, and of the tension between beauty and menace so often found in nature's defenses.

Email: verust@hotmail.com

Title: Spartina Study (Brooch):
Stained Cell Series
Description: sterling silver, 14K gold, liver of sulfur patina, hand-fabricated
Dimensions: 3.40 H X 4.10 W X 0.70 D cm
©2008 Vina Rust