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| Meet Jennifer H. Campbell and Her Studio |
Jennifer H. Campbell went to the Tyler School of Art at Temple University as a painter and earned a BFA in metalsmithing and jewelry design. An avid gardner and fan of all things Victorian, Jennifer is inspired by plants, botanical illustrations, and vintage greeting cards.
"I draw on my early background as a painter, twenty years designing fashion jewelry, and my passion for garden design to craft my collections." |
| At The Studio and Creating Each Piece |
Welcome to My studio! The process begins with research of the language of flowers, and the creation of stories made from the meanings. Some of the common plant names are no longer used- what plant is it, exactly? And what are its distinguishing characteristics? Then, which flower meanings are still relevant to our lives today? There is much in the Victorian language of flowers that may not resonate in our modern life, such as the emphasis on virtue, and a strict moral code. And what about the negative meanings? They may be compelling, but are probably not desirable.
The available brass components representing these flowers, though a treasure trove, are finite. The tools were made many decades ago. Each tool is an artist's interpretation of a plant; in some cases, close enough has to do.
Each piece is soldered and burnished, then painted with the aid of flower photos.
The result is a bunch of flowers that deliver a message, just as in Victorian times, but these Tussie Mussies will never fade or wilt. |
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