Jessica Calderwood & Jill Baker Gower / USA
Collaborative works by Jill Baker Gower and Jessica Calderwood. Jessica created vitreous enamels and powder coated chains. Jill created the silver decorative chains and wirework elements.
Jill and Jessica utilize traditional and nontraditional jewelry techniques and formats. Wire is fabricated to create intricate three dimensional forms which reference lace or crochet. Enamel and powder coat is used to create imagery and likeness while using colors often associated with a specific gender identity. The artistic collaboration and combination of these elements creates a narrative in addition to a unique form of jewelry.