Harold O'Connor, Goldsmith
Artist's Statement
I approach jewelry making as a fine art. I enjoy working with diverse materials for their aesthetic value, NOT their intrinsic value. My work over the years has focused upon using traditional techniques of metalwork in a contemporary way. My works are sculptural in nature as my influences are inspired from living and past sculptures working in stone, wood and metal. I create small objects which happen to be wearable. Other influences in my art come from my travels to exotic lands, interaction with nature, and reaction to facets of society.
Harold O'Connor
Education:
1988, 1989, 2006 Europaische Akademie Fbz Ahlen, Germany
1972 International Summer Academy For Fine Arts, Salzburg, Austria
1971 Instituto Allende, San Miguel De Allende, Mexico M.F.A. Degree
1970 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque Nm, B.U.S. Degree
1966 National Arts School, Helsinki, Finland | Fachochschule Fur Gestaltung, Pforzheim, Germany (1966-1967)
1965 National Arts And Crafts School, Copenhagen, Denmark
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