Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Spotlight on Good Clean Fun Life OCMD & Delmarva
Copper Chameleon
Brittany Sondberg
brittanysondberg@copperchameleon.com
http://www.copperchameleon.com
Brittany Søndberg received a BFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University in 2004. In 2005 she established a studio, built a website and started a jewelry & metal design company, Copper Chameleon. In 2008, upon moving with her husband, back to North Carolina, she became a full time artist. She has since expanded her studio, which is now located at Lyndon Street Artworks in downtown Greensboro.
Having studied under such acclaimed artists as Bob Ebendorf and Linda Darty, among others, Brittany complicates the traditional notion of jewelry by juxtaposing bold enamel hues with the simple appeal of minimalist forms. She adds touches of an antiquarian aesthetic to create work that is at once daring and accessible. Her work can be found in a variety of boutiques and galleries along the East Coast.
Along with running a successful company, Brittany teaches workshops in copper enameling and jewelry fabrication at Sawtooth School of Visual Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. She also teaches jewelry classes at The Center for Visual Artists in Downtown Greensboro and also offers private lessons out of her studio at Lyndon Street. Additionally, Brittany serves The Center for Visual Artists both as a board member and as a member of the exhibition committee.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Inspiration comes from my lifelong interest in fashion design coinciding with my love of danish modern and minimalist forms and elements. Occasionally I incorporate components with a well worn, aged or antiquarian aesthetic. The combination creates a balance between my appetite for modernity and affection for ancestral relics. The unexpected compatibility between the three motivations allows me to explore and create exclusive heirloom works containing emotion, material appreciation and contemporary faddism.
I work heavily in recycled sterling silver and copper. I very often incorporate vitreous enamel in my designs as a focal point, exclusive theme or as embellishment. I have used ebony and other rare species of wood, bezel setting them to showcase their natural artistry. Faceted cabochons, which are not all that easy to come by are my absolute favorite. Especially as opaque semi precious stones, the faceting is subtly formal and unexpectedly beautiful. Feathers have created a space in my work in there own right, feminine and dramatic, they contrast beautifully with matted enamels and simple settings. They are at their best when barely brushing the collar bone, the tail of an earring easily moving when you turn your head. The materials I use and the designs I create combined with the personal experience of wearing my collection constantly allows me to state that the jewelry I create is flattering and comfortable, bold and yet completely accessible.
I strive to make jewelry and other "objets d'art" that will be passed on to subsequent generations, connecting the future wearer with the past from which it came. A simple and romantic tradition to connect ancestors over lifetimes. I hope to be the creator of such treasures while simultaneously challenging the limits of what jewelry and adornment can be.
BUSINESS MISSION
Copper Chameleon jewelry, designed and created by metals artist Brittany Søndberg, is made using unique enamels, stones, and responsibly sourced or 100% recycled precious metals. Custom work always available, wholesale orders and other adventurous opportunities sought constantly. All pieces are completely hand crafted in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Be the best gift giver of them all with Copper Chameleon Jewelry
With the Holidays somehow already upon us once again, you may be asking yourself..."how can I really get the most bang for my buck while also being the best gift giver of all?"
The size of the box may be smaller, but the fashion and fun far exceeds the fuzzy feet.
NEW SINGLE BOWL NECKLACE AVAILABLE NOW!
You pick the colors, 1 for each side. Shown in Russet Brown and Peacock Blue with a gunmetal chain. Color samples below. Sterling silver and yellow gold-filled chain also available. Only $42!!!
The answer you will find lies with local artists. Not only do you support your local economy this way, but the thought behind picking out a one of a kind, possibly customized piece of artwork will totally impress the recipient.
Another pair of slippers from Target or this...
Another pair of slippers from Target or this...
The size of the box may be smaller, but the fashion and fun far exceeds the fuzzy feet.
NEW SINGLE BOWL NECKLACE AVAILABLE NOW!
You pick the colors, 1 for each side. Shown in Russet Brown and Peacock Blue with a gunmetal chain. Color samples below. Sterling silver and yellow gold-filled chain also available. Only $42!!!
www.copperchameleon.com, www.brittanysondberg.com
Monday, August 23, 2010
Marcia Anne Macdonald 1958-2010
Marcia Anne MacdonaldDecember 10, 1958 - July 21, 2010
The Green Hill Center for NC Art hosted a really wonderful memorial service for Marcia Macdonald yesterday. There was an exhibit of her truly awesome work along with sketches, insights and works in progress.
It was an amazing event, so many people from all walks of life were there to honor her. There were lots of tears, but laughs as well. Her friends, sister, mother, husband Steve, teacher Jim Gallucci and a student from her workshops all took their turns delivering excellent eulogies. I was immensely moved by her mothers words both maternally sensitive but also her ability to interject humor, which Marcia would have enjoyed. Also her husband, not thinking he would be able to get through what he had planned to say, spoke beautifully of Marcia, of their love story and of their goofy and tender moments alike.
I really wish I had the opportunity to know her much sooner and for much longer than I did. However I seriously appreciate that I was able to call her a friend and will continue to be inspired and motivated by her lasting memory and energy, that will no doubt stay with me forever.
"It's not the length of life, but depth of life" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
This image is of a collaborative necklace over 50 metalsmiths created as a gift to her when she was sick. She treasured it, one of the first things she told me when I first met her was about this necklace and how it tickled her to think they all came together in her support and honor to create such an awesome piece.
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