Artist Information:
Kelly Darke
Westland, MI
United States
Member Since: Aug 2000
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Artist Statement:
I have two passions when it
comes to my art; metalwork and
painting. I find that with
each I am able to express my
feelings and thoughts through
whichever avenue suits my
creative senses at the time.
My metalwork focuses primarily
on textile techniques, such as
crocheting and weaving with
fine wire of silver, copper
and gold. I often intertwine
beads with the wire to add
another dimension to my
jewelry. The beads add more
color and texture to the
finished piece which allows
for more expression and
tactile range. I am constantly
experimenting with as many
different combinations of
styles and techniques that I
can imagine, trying to expand
on my previous works to create
something new and dramatic. I
find it intriguing to use
materials in unexpected ways,
to produce unique and exciting
jewelry.
I am continually inspired by
the fashion industry with all
of the colors, textures, and
the combinations of elements
being explored. My mind is
continuously racing with new
ideas and techniques to try
which is leading me towards
wearable art.
My paintings don’t always
contain subject matter in the
figurative sense; usually the
subject is ideas or feelings
created by colors, shapes,
line, ...
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Artist Galleries:
Orchard Lake Art Center
3477 Orchard Lake Road
Keego Harbor, MI 48320
(248) 681-7447...
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Kelly Darke's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Kelly Darke's Portfolio.
I have two passions when it comes to my art; metalwork and painting. I find that with each I am able to express my feelings and thoughts through whichever avenue suits my creative senses at the time.
My metalwork focuses primarily on textile techniques, such as crocheting and weaving with fine wire of silver, copper and gold. I often intertwine beads with the wire to add another dimension to my jewelry. The beads add more color and texture to the finished piece which allows for more expression and tactile range. I am constantly experimenting with as many different combinations of styles and techniques that I can imagine, trying to expand on my previous works to create something new and dramatic. I find it intriguing to use materials in unexpected ways, to produce unique and exciting jewelry.
I am continually inspired by the fashion industry with all of the colors, textures, and the combinations of elements being explored. My mind is continuously racing with new ideas and techniques to try which is leading me towards wearable art.
My paintings don’t always contain subject matter in the figurative sense; usually the subject is ideas or feelings created by colors, shapes, line, ... |
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