My motivation for this project was to create something new
from the old. Discarded materials such as computers parts, peripherals and
other media litter our landfills. Recycling and repurposing them to create
clothing and jewelry for this project provided me many creative possibilities.
My process of working could best be described as a tactile
dialog. The direction the work takes is guided by my willingness to see the
unexpected and possible directions the material is able to move along toward a
final form. I am drawn to organic forms for inspiration. Themes of creation
myths and man’s relationship to earth recur in my sculptures as does the
coexistence of ancient and modern imagery. Texture, color and shape guide the
creation of my jewelry. Incorporating metals and found objects into the polymer
clay jewelry designs is now something new I’m exploring. I love
assembling segments in interesting combinations and experiment with many
different configurations until the composition resonates with me as I hope it
will with you.
After discovering the versatile medium of polymer clay a world of possibilities
opened for me. I currently create jewelry and relief sculpture with it and am
beginning to incorporate metals and found objects into my jewelry designs.
I’ve taught high school, college and adult students sculpture and ceramics for
many years and love teaching almost as much as creating my own art.
Originally from Pennsylvania, I
moved to Kenya,
South Africa, Australia,
New Zealand and
several locations in the U.S.
prior to landing in sunny San Diego
two years ago. I’ve participated in numerous group shows regionally in the
Northwest, the East Coast, and now in San Diego.
I currently work out of studio 34-B in the Spanish
Village Arts Center,
in Balboa Park,
San Diego.
Deborah Francis' work can be found online at:
http://www.deborahfrancis.com/.
