In celebration of our Abstract Expressions: Terrace Installation, we collaborated with Jessica Alpern Brown and together we came up with two exclusive earring and necklace designs.
She started her career as a photographer in the United States Navy. After graduating from the New England School of Photography she accepted a position as a forensic photographer for the state of Texas. After years working for government institutions, she joined the crew of a sailboat working as a travel photographer, navigator, and handyman before returning to the U.S. to focus on her art practice. While she is primarily a paper cutter, she works with a variety of materials from resin and acrylic to found objects and organic matter. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, son, and cats.
Jessica Alpern Brown is a multidisciplinary artist who creates wearable, decorative and functional art for people, homes and public realms. She comes from a diverse background centered in the arts and has been mastering fabrication techniques for nearly 20 years. While she began her career as a photographer, Jessica is known for her multimedia cut paper works and use of innovative materials including acrylic, color shifting vinyl and non-toxic resin as well as sustainable metals and wood.
At the core of her practice is a belief that fine art can inspire functional design. Jessica is currently focused on making resilient, durable works that use color and light to bring beauty to ubiquitous objects and overlooked areas. Whether it's a tool for way-finding, a necessary fixture or traditional wall art, she believes artwork is a unique conduit for shared experience and that even the most mundane object can provide an opportunity to make that experience positive.
Materials: Non-toxic art resin, reclaimed acrylic, surgical steel earring posts, Sterling silver chain, gold plated Sterling silver chain
