I continued my explorations of combining techniques in unexpected ways through the use of mokume gane and Eastern repoussé bound artist books of my calligraphic and collage work. My filigree increased in yet more dimension as I pushed those pesky limits of physics. I had given myself one big edge: producing and selling my Russian…
by Rauni Higson Victoria Lansford’s striking use of filigree to create complex sculptural forms evokes ethereal forces of nature, cosmic storms, and manifestations of the invisible threads holding together the universe. While I grew up knowing the Nordic tradition of filigree well and was drawn in by its details – domed shapes filled with endless,…
2024 marks my 35th year as a professional metalsmith! To celebrate, I’m launching 2 huge projects! One is a retrospective of my artwork with insights and highlights about my most significant pieces from each year of my journey. This will be experienced both online and in print, so wherever you are, you’ll be able to…
In an unprecedented move of playfulness and exploration, I flew to the UK in early December and delved into all things metal, mud, and fun. One of the better ‘Coronabonuses’ of the last 4 years was the many airline credits and thousands of points my husband and I had racked up in our limited travel…
One of the things I most cherish about where I live is the closeness of an exceptional zoo. Although walking it became problematic for me for a number of years (it’s literally uphill both ways), I was thrilled to visit recently without much pain, to see the beautiful animal lanterns at “Illuminights at the Zoo,”…
“What TV shows did you grow up with, and how did they impact your view of the world?” asked the coach in a course I recently took. As the Zoom chat filled with so many women listing Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, I felt a fond nostalgia for the improbable antics, mishaps, and adventures of the…
Where Is There for You? In preparation for the coming season, I’m making more time zone friendly slots available for collectors’ virtual studio tours and for students’ live Q&A coaching sessions that are part of my online school’s courses. If you’re in a time zone that is more than 4 hours difference from Eastern Time…
