| Ed and Martha Biggar |
Martha's Gallery
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My roots in Christian symbolism are strong; as I developed a language
using precious metal clay as my medium, inventive and original pendants
shapes began to develop. A series of Jerusalem crosses enhanced by
metal clay paper, as well as crosses made of extruded and woven or
twined metal clay, evoke textures that invite handling and a thoughtful
perusal of the meanings behind their symbolism.
I design jewelry influenced by natural textures to create one-of-a-kind
necklaces, earrings, and pendants. I experimented with many forms of
craft during my lifetime. Growing up on a farm in rural Virginia taught me
many handwork skills as well as a family-instilled love of learning. I took
a BFA in design in 1981, and taught middle school art in Pulaski County,
Virginia for many years, introducing many students to the pleasures of
fusing glass. I have been working with PMC since 2000, adding in fused
and other forms of glass since then. I chose as a motto of my work this
verse:
…make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own
business and work with your hands… 1 Thessalonians 4:11
using precious metal clay as my medium, inventive and original pendants
shapes began to develop. A series of Jerusalem crosses enhanced by
metal clay paper, as well as crosses made of extruded and woven or
twined metal clay, evoke textures that invite handling and a thoughtful
perusal of the meanings behind their symbolism.
I design jewelry influenced by natural textures to create one-of-a-kind
necklaces, earrings, and pendants. I experimented with many forms of
craft during my lifetime. Growing up on a farm in rural Virginia taught me
many handwork skills as well as a family-instilled love of learning. I took
a BFA in design in 1981, and taught middle school art in Pulaski County,
Virginia for many years, introducing many students to the pleasures of
fusing glass. I have been working with PMC since 2000, adding in fused
and other forms of glass since then. I chose as a motto of my work this
verse:
…make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own
business and work with your hands… 1 Thessalonians 4:11
photo by Robert Diamante
Jerusalem Cross,
featured on the
front cover of
Studio PMC, Winter
2006.
Jerusalem Cross,
featured on the
front cover of
Studio PMC, Winter
2006.
Ginko Leaf pendant
detail, Carnation Neckpiece
Nest Egg Pendant, inset with a
moonstone, reversible (other
side featured 24k gold and a
garnet)
moonstone, reversible (other
side featured 24k gold and a
garnet)
Blues Neckpiece,
featuring tack-fused
black and dichroic glass
set in PMC
featuring tack-fused
black and dichroic glass
set in PMC
Square Pendant,
including a fused glass
"bug" and keum boo
details
including a fused glass
"bug" and keum boo
details
Mask, an experimental PMC piece built
over a mask form, featuring layered leaves
and vines, liver of sulphur patina
over a mask form, featuring layered leaves
and vines, liver of sulphur patina
| Ed and Martha Biggar PO Box 323, 4390 Academy Street Draper, Va 24324 artneon@psknet.com marthabiggar@yahoo.com 276-620-8595 All rights reserved. |