Amerinda Alpern.com



Amerinda Alpern.com

About The Artist

Amerinda Alpern • Portland, OR
Jewelry • WHOLESALE AVAILABLE • CUSTOM COMMISSIONS

Living in the Pacific Northwest, I would find it impossible not to be influenced by the natural beauty that surrounds me. It’s something I am grateful for every day. Coming from a sculptural background (MFA in sculpture) jewelry making is like working in miniature. The process of developing texture on metal is enlivening. Those who have influenced my work are include Margaret De Patta, Marc Chagall, Kiki Smith, and Alexander Calder.



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Q&A with the Artist

Tell us how your work is made.

I use methods of fabrication and cast metal with tools including a saw and many hammers including a plethora of other small tools to to create limited editions and one of a kind pieces of jewelry designed and made in my Portland Studio.


What makes you passionate about the medium you work with?

The process of taking idea to a finest piece satisfies the love I have working with my hands to texture and shape metals of silver and gold. There is a great freedom and joy to bring a beautiful hand made piece into existence.

What is something unique about you or your practice?

My finishes are the mark making that points to my handmade process.