COUP de COEUR ! Gloria CARLOS – hand forged jewelry

« I have been making work for over 30 years as a sculptor, this has directly influened and translated into my jewellery. Working primarily with iron and gold, I am interested in the disparity between their values; one has a connection with opulence, the other with industry. Each piece of my work is hand forged and incorporates traditional and experimental metal smith techniques. I work intuitively exploring sculptural forms to create wearable ornaments. » Gloria Carlos (at the Scottish Gallery)

Gloria Carlos- Forged Necklace -2010 – forged iron, 22ct and 18ct gold (Photograph: Joel Degen)

 Gloria Carlos- Forged Ring – forged iron and 22ct gold – 2010 (Photograph: Joel Degen)

Gloria Carlos- Forged Ring – forged iron and 22ct gold  – 2010 (Photograph: Joel Degen)

 
Gloria Carlos- Forged Ring – forged iron, 22ct gold with a rough Sapphire – 2010 (Photograph: Joel Degen)