Suzanne Anderson BFA ’86
My approach to jewelry creation is as an artist, not a conventional jeweler. I am primarily concerned with color and shape. Lately I have been exploring incorporating drawing with enameling. I etch the surface of the glass, draw with graphite, embellish with gold lustre and or 24k gold leaf and fuse it all together in a kiln. My shapes are hand cut from copper, enameled in a kiln with powdered glass and finished with argentium silver components. Besides the graphite I utilize many different enameling techniques. I work in a wooded lakeside studio in Maine surrounded by giant boulders, mosses, ferns and towering trees. It’s the perfect place to become immersed in creative work. Though nature is always a strong influence, I can be equally influenced by a compelling story, new music or fashion. As an artist I am working to stay open and receiving of influences that move my work in different directions and techniques.