Wendy Edsall-Kerwin - Hammerstroke & Fire

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Why do I make my art?

I have been given this need to create and I want my wearers to experience the strength it takes to be an individual, to take control of their own destiny. In ancient and tribal cultures talismans were created and worn to bring certain attributes to the wearer. Even in today’s modern world people still wear jewelry to show how rich, influential, or fashionable they are.

I take sheet metal and wire and by folding, hammering, weaving, and joining the pieces I create my own talismans. Silver, copper, brass, nickel, and gemstones are the materials that I combine to create each work. The tools and techniques haven’t changed much since mankind began working metal, and neither has humanity’s need for adornment.

My pieces are created for warriors, leaders, and priestesses. Create your own path, forge your own future, bring ceremony into your daily life. This is why I make my art. All it needs is for you to find your own power and strength to bring the magic out.