What are Artifacts?
An artifact is “an object (as a tool or an ornament) showing human workmanship and modification as distinguished from a natural object.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines an artifact (artefact) as “anything made by human art and workmanship.” Artists are makers at heart. I work with various metals to make sculpture, jewelry, and, well, things that just occur to me. The artistry in creating a hand-made spoon, a candlestick, or a tea set is no less than sculpture. Sometimes what we create ends up being useful; oftentimes, the use of an artistic piece is to share a vision, a concept, or a dream. Vincent Van Gogh stated it nicely, “I dream my paintings and I paint my dream.”
“Freya’s Garden” Fold-formed copper Heisted cups with hand applied patina on an onyx slab
Etched copper candlesticks with etched roses on deer antler
Bronze Spoon and Fork with Argentium band.
Bronze and Argentium silver salt spoons
My father’s WW II US Navy dress uniform button framed in an Argentium key chain for my brother, a Vietnam veteran
“ Star Womb” Fold-formed copper sculpture with natural river pearls on a marble slab
Silver Australian six-pence coin framed in an Argentium key chain
“Nana’s Tea Set” Argentium silver tea strainer and holder with tea measure with 24K gold Keum Boo