Alambrarte
by Pablo Lopez
Title
Alambrarte
Artist
Pablo Lopez
Medium
Photograph - Digital Image
Description
Wire sculpture made in Madrid by alambrarte.com.
Wire sculpture is the creation of sculpture or jewelry (sometimes called wire wrap jewelry) out of wire. The use of metal wire in jewelry dates back to the 2nd Dynasty in Egypt and to the Bronze and Iron Ages in Europe. In the 20th century, the works of Alexander Calder, Ruth Asawa, and other modern practitioners developed the medium of wire sculpture as an art form.
Because the needed tools are simple, wrapped wire jewelry can be learned and performed in home studios by hobby artists. Some of the tools used include pliers, pin vises, file, wire cutters, and mandrels.
The wire used may be of a variety of decorative metals in different cross-sections. Wire sculpture jewelry may have beads or gemstones integrated into the design.
For most people who start out working with wire, it is not cost-effective to jump straight to precious metals such as silver or gold. Therefore, less expensive craft wires made from softer materials such as brass, copper, aluminum, or gold fill can be used. The artist typically first gains experience exploring form while learning the feel of the wire. There are many ways wire can be handled and wrapped.
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January 17th, 2023
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