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Jivita Harris-Casey relies on nature and earthly
wonder to inspire her work. Her patient and considerate observations
of nature in its’ unadulterated state combined with literal
and historical interpretations of truth coalesce into metal daydreams.
Her awareness of the natural world began as a child. She participated
in her family’s regular forays into the deserts and mountains
in search of solitude, bonding, and natural treasures. She and
her sisters would regularly pour over their grandmothers’ stone
and mineral collection. Their findings took them to fantastic sceneries
in the waves of a picture jasper, or into the night sky reflected
in the sparkle of a blue sapphire.
She has also had opportunity to travel the world on her own as
well. Her explorations have lead her to Western Europe, the Middle
East, and North Africa in search of life experiences, inspiration,
and other artists explorations into their craft. This travel time
also allowed Jivita to read extensively of literature from all
corners of the Earth. The written word has even found its’ way
onto her work. Some of the stimulating authors of note include;
Arthur Rimbaud, Pablo Neruda, Everett Reuss, and Albert Camus.
Jivita sustained her interest in story telling by channeling the
fables and observations she made through life and nature into her
metals classes in college and eventually her jewelry. She then
earned her Bachelors in Fine Arts from California State University
Long Beach and moved on to apprentice for acclaimed jewelers and
designers.
Jivita’s latest works have progressed into a collection of
natural elements that tell of a romantics’ infatuation with
emotion, beauty, and individuality. These elements of her inspiration
become a part of each person who wears her work.
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