Tanya Crane

Here, bright red enamel calls attention to itself, as badges often do. Although Providence-based artist Tanya Crane has typically worked in black and white, her recent jewelry includes vivid colors inspired by nature. This brooch’s smooth red surface stands in contrast to the piece of wood above, recovered from an old building in Boston. Says Crane: “This is a non-traditional take on a badge. This honors the materials which literally carry the weight of progress, change and individuals who fabricate structures, and usable items that we take for granted every day.”