Anne Farella

I am delighted with the freedom of expression of three-dimensional design and working with my hands. Texture, color, contrast and patterns, like those found in ancient symbolism, all fascinate me. In my work, the image of the spiral has been a main design element. To me, the spiral symbolizes vibrant energy behind our creative life force and is one of the most primitive patterns found in nature and design throughout the world that symbolically connects us to one another. The style of my work is simple yet bold & often whimsical. I work in sterling silver and use an overlay technique. Many pieces are then cast and hand finished. The craft of making jewelry became my focus after moving to Santa Fe from Northern California in the mid 1980’s. Since then, my work has been featured in the Sundance Catalog, Museum Shops, Galleries and Craft Shows throughout the country.