Barbara Seidenath

In this brooch, complex layers of fine-silver sheet are arranged to convey the crisp beauty of ice shards floating in the Arctic Sea. The color nuances are produced by the varied thickness of transparent enamel layers, creating a sense of dimensionality and suggesting the depth of the ocean. Nature and landscapes have been an important source of inspiration for Barbara Seidenath. Arctic Brooch marked a departure in her practice, as she moved from explorations of color to investigation of depth and surface.