Jessica Larsen | Fountains of Lava

Artist: Jessica Larsen, Alaska Materials:  reticulated silver (80/20); Sterling silver; handmade felt from malabrigo rasta yarnSize: 8 Artist Statement: The Fountains of Lava ring combines the organic beauty of reticulated silver with the vibrant touch of handmade felt. This unusual ring is a celebration of nature's dynamic beauty, encapsulating the essence of a lava fountain in a wearable work of art. The reticulated silver carapace serves as the perfect canvas for this miniature lava fountain sculpture, gracefully capturing the fluidity of pahoehoe. What sets this ring apart is the addition of handmade felt, arranged to represent the lava fountain spray. This adds a tactile dimension to the ring, inviting the wearer to experience the textural contrast between the smooth silver and the soft, vibrantly colored felt. The marriage of sterling silver and handmade felt in the Fountains of Lava ring conveys feelings of strength combined with softness. Whether worn as a symbol of passion, or