Jennifer Geldard-Artist Statement

Jennifer S. Geldard - Glass beads, Sculpture and Jewelry

Artist Statement

I have been creating Lampwork beads, jewelry and sculpture on and off since 1994.

Primarily self-taught, I learned the basics of bead forming and technique through books

and watching over the shoulders of friends. My focus is surface work. I am interested in creating textures

and patterns that tend toward a very unglass-like result. I often use chemical etching to further break down the slick surface.

I have recently been experimenting with other medium, and am introducing found and created objects into the mix.

Birds are another frequent visitor to my work. I wish I could come up with some sort of profound artistic

symbology to explain this avian obsession of mine, but the simple truth is, I like them, and they make me happy;

I hope my work does the same for you.

I live in New England with my husband John, and son Max.

Thanks for visiting.

Peace.