- 24K Kum Boo was applied in a pattern that suggests the ripples that would form if this were a pond, and a pebble had dropped onto the still surface. The reverse side shows the pebble at the bottom of the pond—a secret surprise for the owner, or an intrigued viewer who examines the bowl carefully, turning it over. This bowl is 10″ by 5.5″ by 1.5″. It is formed of 18 gauge/1mm thick Argentium Sterling Silver. Some pieces move ahead in “spurts”, with long periods of lying “fallow” in the studio–waiting for inspiration, opportunity, or a deadline to provide the impetus for finishing. This bowl was begun over a year ago. After forming, it sat around, waiting for time and inspiration. Then, Paulette Werger showed me her method of doing Kum Boo and I began applying slivers of hand-rolled 24K gold. After another time lag, the bowl was completed for Mobilia Gallery’s show, “Heirlooms of the Future”, which will be exhibited at SOFA-NY this coming week.
- Pebble in a Pond-Argentium Silver bowl with 24K Kum Boo
View of Bottom, showing the Kum Boo “pebble” that caused the “ripples” and “waves”
Detail view
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Jamie King 04.12.09 at 9:45 pm
Beautiful bowl. Thanks for sharing.
Peggy Wilson 04.15.09 at 6:57 pm
What a wonderful, tranquil work of art!
Alaina 05.16.09 at 2:26 pm
How beautiful! You are very talented. Thanks for sharing!