Book Description
Color on Metal presents
the work and words of metal artists in love with color. In the past
several years, jewelry and decorative metal objects have become
emancipated from the traditional reliance on silver and gold. Not only
are copper and brass now fair game for serious designers, but the
beautiful rich colors of enamels and patinas, as well as recent
technologies like electroplating and anodizing, have become
increasingly popular.
An introductory
chapter explains the different ways that metal can be colored. Four
sections of striking full-color images illustrate the rich diversity
of color as it is seen in contemporary work: patinas, enamels, applied
color and avant-garde. For each of 50 pieces, the artists describe
their personal approaches to color and process, offering insight into
the creative mind.
* Stunning examples
of work by top jewelers and metal artists
* Explains the techniques used, with text that is enlightening but not
overly technical
* A must-have volume for artists and collectors