Carly Wright
Carly Wright is a Studio Art Jewelry Designer with 30 years experience exhibiting in nationally juried shows. She has pursued a specific study of Champlévé and Cloisonné techniques in enameling since 1972.
"My work is inspired by the natural world. I am fascinated by cliffs revealing layers of sedimentary rock which show the secrets of ancient times. Whether it is the layering of stone in the natural world or the laying of stone upon stone as seen in a stone wall, or in an architectural ruin, this is my inspiration. I believe that the images that I see on my daily walks give me a vocabulary. I often stop to pick up a stone or a piece of bark; These small objects sit on my drawing table for weeks, sometimes years. When I sit down to design new pieces, I look to them for inspiration and try to convey something of what I see in them to others. Architectural elements such as windows and doors allow the viewer to pass through."
"The creation of art begins for me as an intuitive journey. I strive to remain open to the creative process and let the pieces that I make come through me. My sketches, done in colored pencil, are loose renderings. Later, I will hone these drawings into working designs for specific pieces. It is this second phase of the process where I look for the beautiful line and the design elements that I find interesting. My work is often described as painterly."
Carly Wright lives in upstate New York with her husband and two children. She also works as a stone mason.
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Enamel and Sterling Silver Pin
(CRW 159)
1.75” L x .25” H
$130
Enamel and Sterling Silver Pin (CRW 156)
1.5” L x .25” H
$128
