Talking with Marlene True #149

Marlene True has a whimsical and original take on creating her eclectic metal jewelry. Each piece has a story and pulls you in with wanting to know more.

“I am interested in jewelry and how it functions as a form of non-verbal communication. I work with used tin cans as a material for fabrication or I select a particular image, color or text from a tin to become the focal point; these vignettes often hint at a story.  Memento Mori jewelry reminds the wearer of his or her own mortality, while a portrait brooch honors a loved one.”

I know you will enjoy my chat with Marlene.
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Memento
Ephemeral Series
tin, iron wire, sterling silver
 

Kentucky Club
tin, copper, etched

Kemosabe
tin, sterling silver found object

Descansos I
enamel, steel, 18k & 24k gold

Tansy Wreath
tin, forged iron wire, sterling silver