Sally Bass
Jeweler and Artist in Tucson, Arizona
Sally Bass
Jeweler and Artist in Tucson, Arizona
I have lived on four continents and absorbed the colours, textures, patterns, rhythms and aesthetics of each.
I bring my incredible creative intuition to thoughtfully compose each piece from novel elements that compliment or contrast in surprising and exciting ways.
Multi-culturalism shows up in my jewellery in the form of astonishing combinations; of textures, of colors, of the subtle and exuberant, and of cultures old and new.
There are no ordinary production pieces here.
A necklace may feature large pieces of highly collectible bakelite from the 1940's, interspersed with vintage glass and accents of contemporary gemstones, or master-carved mammoth ivory set in richly textured driftwood. These elements reaching across decades are finely tuned to each other visually. The results sing in a brand new and delightfully resonant way.
I am not a purist. No prejudice is used in my selection of materials or method of construction. My work is joyful, eccentric, modern, and risk-taking.
My all-embracing spirit, active imagination and rare talent have attracted international sales, awards and enthusiasm. These tactile pieces represent the highest form of wearable art and comprise the artifacts of the future.
*And as a last note, if you know me, you will understand that all of those fancy words about me make me feel very silly and like I am full of myself. I just love to create and find that the more whimsical a piece the more joy it brings to me and the person that buys it.
Cheers,
Sally