Description
Materials used: sterling silver, Opal stones made US
Dimensions: 1 inch long
unique design, only you will have them
Artist Statement: My name is Ofrat Gilady-Sten, I am a ceramic artist and a jeweler. I work at my home studio in Watchung, NJ. My creations in clay are unique and one-of-a-kind artworks that can be part of one’s house décor. In recent years, the objects I create are fired in kilns that are fueled by wood and gas.
My extensive background in textiles, visual arts and my world art history studies have influenced my works over the years. I continue to explore material, color, shape, and techniques in my works in clay as well as in my silver jewelry. Designing silver jewelry links to the process I have when I think of my objects in clay. Engaging in building and making a piece of art fills me with a sense of content.
Bio: Ofrat grew up in Israel and spent most of her life there. In Israel she earned an Instructor Certificate in the Art of Textiles at Ornim College and The Ministry of Education and Culture. As an instructor for Textiles she trained and explored weaving, embroidery, sketching, history of textiles, dying fabrics and more. In addition, Ofrat studied at Shenkar - Engineering, Design and Art School earning Certificate of Image Consulting: Modeling in the Field.
Before moving to the US, in 1998, she took courses in art history, sculpture in clay and other materials, fibers and paper, drawing, and printmaking towards an undergraduate degree in the Beit Be’rl College - The College for the Instruction of Art Teachers.
In 2002, already a mother of two young boys, Ofrat went back to school to complete her formal education. She has a BFA in Ceramics from Drew University, Madison NJ.
Since obtaining her degree, Ofrat has been working with clay and developing her understanding of the material at her home studio. She continues expending her knowledge in ceramic by taking classes and workshops in different techniques. In recent years, she focuses on atmospheric firings including raku , wood firing , soda, and salt gas kilns. Last summer, Ofrat did three months of ceramic residency under Scott Parady, in the Cobb Mountains, CA . In addition to ceramics, Ofrat has been taking classes in Glass fusing beads, wax carving jewelry, and Precious Metal Clay (PMC). In Feb 2010, Ofrat received her Level 1 Precious Metal Clay Certificate from the PMCConnection.Ofrat exhibits her artworks in national and local juried shows and events.
$65.00 *
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Item Number: GS29
