Jennifer Wells (Italy/USA)

JENNIFER WELLS

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Biography:

Jennifer Wells is a studio artist and educator originally from the U.S but currently living in Italy,she holds an MFA, in Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design and has completed artist-in- residencies at: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN, Pocosin Arts in Columbia, NC and the Jentel Foundation near Banner, WY. She has worked for several U.S based Craft Schools, in a variety of roles.

As an educator, Jennifer has taught for and been a visiting Artist at Universities throughout the U.S and for study abroad programs based in Italy. She serves on the Board of Vita Institute and teaches short workshops on various enameling and metalsmithing techniques throughout Europe and the U.S. In recent years she has curated multiple international exhibitions focused on jewelry and enameling.

Her works are in the collections of the Enamel Arts Foundation, the Racine Museum, the All Russian Museum of Decorative Arts and Private Collections.

Collection Concept: Growing

Within the natural cycle of seasons, the earth rests. This time is needed to allow for the season when new growth will arrive. Apply this to ourselves, we all experience periods of “rest”, but the next season of growth is coming.

This collection is based on the visual and symbolic form of vines, representing new growth and change. As jewelry they may be worn as a silent reminder that our own growth, though at times slow, is still growth.

Pin, sterling silver, 14kt gold, chrysoberyl

Rings, sterling silver

Brooch, sterling silver, 14kt gold, emerald

Pin, sterling silver, acquamarine