Sungrown, 2010It is from "The California Collection." These bracelets and the fruit label are part of a new series of work constructed from recycled tin cans, cut and riveted with layers of images and symbolism of California. The reuse of post consumer material reflects California as both the ultimate consumer culture and the leader in the recycling movement and green design. Three bracelets displayed in a custom made wooden fruit crate. Bracelets and fruit crate label constructed from recycled tin containers, 10k gold rivets, aluminum rivets. Dimensions of fruit crate: 8 11/16” H x 18 1/8” W x 9 ”DRetail Price: $11,050For complete set of three bracelets, and fruit crate with label.

Fruit crate labelIt is constructed from recycled tin cans, aluminum rivets, 10k gold rivets. SUNGROWN writing "floats" above label about 1 " out away from the crate. In the photo below you can see the dimensional aspect of the label. Dimensions of label: 8” H X 17 7/16” W X 1 1/2”D

Sungrown Bracelets (sold as a set with wooden fruit crate shown above) "Sunflowers" bracelet (inside says Tin of Fun) "Vegetable"bracelet "Sun-Maid Raisins" bracelet

Artist StatementThe SUN-GROWN fruit crate label below was the inspiration for my 3-dimensional version constructed from recycled tin cans.These bracelets and the fruit label are part of a new series of work constructed from recycled tin cans, cut and riveted with layers of images and symbolism of California. The reuse of post consumer material reflects California as both the ultimate consumer culture and the leader in the recycling movement and green design. The fruit crate symbolically represents the historic fertility of California’s valleys bountiful with fruits and vegetables. Orchards once covered Silicon Valley, but it now blooms with inventions and enterprising ventures. The bracelets symbolize the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of California . California exports ideas as well as products from its fertile valleys.