Duchess Mirror

Hand forged and fabricated steel.
36" H x 27" W
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Functional decorative work with organic scrolls and hand textured segments. Hot wax finish. Art nouveau influence.

Art Nouveau Wall Piece-Augusta Bay -Italy

Hand forged steel and copper with fabricated frame. 30"H x 25" W.

Having the good fortune of growing up in Italy-more specifically Sicily and Sardinia, I grew to literally view the world in island or archipelago forms. As such I developed an appreciation of organic forms as related to a peninsula being viewed from above.

This piece reflects the influences that come from Augusta Bay in Sicily - a common panoramic scene from our home at the time. Costa De Li Oliandri.

Graceful Lily

Hand forged steel with copper. 69" H x 20" W
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Graceful Lily--a compilation of restructuring, catharsis, and elegance. This piece reflects a spirit of sensuality with the manifestation of departure.

The intent of this piece was to reflect on a frame of reference that illustrated a magnitude of sensuality--to take the given moment. The organic forms were meant to be seductive and to instill a sense of promiscuous rebellion.

Duchess Wall Piece

Forged copper and steel with fabricated frame.

Approx. 4ftW x 2ftH.

A study of patterns through the use of balance and loose connectivity. A resemblance to the gentle nurturing of a relationship.