Seeing the shapes and forms all around. The details of buildings. The clothes people wear. The style and design of the physical world. The infinite combinations of colors, ideas, and textures all inform and inspire.
begins with the mind
Studying the ideas illuminated through jewelry throughout history. Reviewing monographs on notable pieces and their creators. Obsessing over the formal details, colors, construction, and techniques from the past.
begins with the hand
Sketching. Touching. Shaping. The tactile memory of what is possible, what will work, what is only a visual fantasy. The tools and the technique, all retained in the palms, the fingers, the twist of the wrist.
Thoughtfully designed and skillfully hand-crafted with exceptional quality and uncommon gems, Patricia Kolodny’s jewelry embodies unparalleled artistry, elegance, and individuality.