BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL ART NOUVEAU INsPiRED IRIS PMC OOaK Earrings

Description

This is a pair of earrings made from PMC Fine Silver with sterling silver earwires. The earrings are OOak since they are made of PMC. Like clay, they are made from a mold and have idiosyncracies that make each one unique and are hand finished. These are my own designs. I was inspired by women's history of the nature or botanical work as well as miniatures of the past. I like to embrace the intricate, delicate form of flowers and the ability of flowers to communicate, Flowers are imbued with symbolic meaning that has been throughout time and cultures. Literature is filled as well as art history references to nature and flowers. So when you look at a flower, there is so much meaning not said. My hope for creating these flowers was the Iris symbolizes Fidelity. As seen in the past, has been symbolized with blue for religion or faith. This is an Iris not duplicated from life or photo but using a botanical print and visualization rather than a direct study. So this silver flower has taken in form an artistic liberty from realism. But of course, it is figurative and recognizable as the flower. I enjoyed the process....learning and exploring ... My hope was to be worn and enjoyed, be it as a gift for a bridal party or for a special person or oneself... Best.