ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alexandra Rivera earned a BFA from Syracuse University and now makes her home in Connecticut..

ABOUT THE WORK

Rivera creates jewelry with designs derived from nature: fine leaves, delicate stems and tiny blossoms. The look is understated and feminine. Her jewelry offers effortless beauty.

“My jewelry is designed to appear spontaneous but in fact its subtleties are very thoughtful and expressive…. The style is enhanced by the sparkling color palette of fine gems that are in wonderful contrast to the matte gold finishes. Earrings of oval circles are enhanced by incorporating the glimmer of diamond beads.

“I use elements from nature but often I find that universal design elements themselves such as line and space are inspiration enough for my jewelry. My use of asymmetry ultimately creates balance.”

EXHIBITIONS

2007 SOFA Chicago, Patina Gallery, exhibitor