Celebration and Ritual I Product:Celebration and Ritual I made with birch twigs cast

made with birch twigs cast in 18k green gold

Bold bands of opaque color and rich

they're crafted in enamel that is fired onto hand-formed copper

The brilliant blue gem is large enough to make a quietly bold statement when worn on its own

and patterning

Celebration and Ritual I Product:Celebration and Ritual I made with birch twigs castThis lively collage is made from a variety of monotypes and gold leaf drawings. Artist Emilia Van Nest Markovich creates monotype prints around a particular idea, place, or a narrative: this work was inspired by travel to Oaxaca, Mexico during Day of the Dead festivities. The prints and drawings are then cut apart and reassembled to create an intricate and stunning mixed media collage. This piece is floated in an acid free mat with foam core backing