Elisa Bongfeldt

Elisa Bonfeldt
California

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

For the past few years, I have been using sterling silver tubing to make my work, in addition to 22k bimetal. I am inspired by the industrial aesthetic of the material, finding endless design possibilities. Using change of scale and repetition of form, my goal is to create timeless work that is modern and wearable.

BIO

Elisa is a graduate of the CA College of Arts & Craft in the metal arts department. Upon graduation in 1994 she started a studio in Berkeley CA where she makes one of a kind and production jewelry. Elisa’s work is influenced by industrial design. She exhibits her work internationally.

"My work is fabricated from sterling silver and 22k gold bimetal.

The machine age has long been an inspiration for me for its clean lines and forms.

I have been using silver tubing to create lightness in the pieces, as well as uniformity of scale. This uniformity creates a sense of calmness for me as I make it; both visually and in the fabrication process. Repetition of form and slight differences in scale create patterns I find to be elegant and modern."

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Elisa was featured in our Spring 2022 exhibition 'Pistachios Artist Series II' alongside Emanuela Duca, Margo Kalinska, and Judith Neugebauer.