Gina Westergard

Metalsmith

Gina Westergard

Metalsmith

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Snared
2019
copper, electroformed jimsonweed seedpods, 24K gold leaf, composition gold leaf, gel medium, enamel paint, acrylic paint, ink, glitter
5” x 11” x 11”

Snared is a memorial to the suffering I see around me. By using the electroforming technique, I have encapsulated deadly jimsonweed seed pods and transformed them to something harmless and bright. This symbolizes my wish to rid humanity of its toxicity so that we all experience equality, safety, peace, prosperity, and hope.  


2019 Juror's Award for Metal, Craftforms International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, Wayne Art Center, Wayne PA


2020 Honorable Mention, Every Color Has a Story Exhibition, Flagler County Art League, Palm Coast, FL