Patti-Dougherty

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http://www.graverslanegallery.net/Patti-Dougherty.html

Background Info: Patti-Dougherty has a MFA in contemporary arts and a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. Her work has been published in "Beads by Artist", "Art Glass", and a variety if fine art magazines. Patt's glass beads are inspired by organic and natural phenomena such as volcanic eruptions, coral formation and fossils have been shown throughout the country and in Denmark.

"My intention is to recreate a new creature reminicient of orginial marine creature, although somewhat abstracted. colors are selected based on the specimen and its current fragility. Metal work is combined with the glass beads to make earring, necklaces, and bracelets. Fine silver and sterling silver are used to make chain, ear wire and forged elements. The work is arranged using only cold connections, as it is impossible to add heat to a to a completed glass bead. Fine silver is embedded in the glass to make a sturdy hanging device that is easily attached to a chain or ear wire."
                    -Patti- Dougherty