Elaine Unzicker - Ojai CA

In 1986, I received my M.F.A. from Illinois State University in jewelry and sculpture. During my studies, I attended a workshop on making chain mail. Manipulating metal into chain mail came naturally; I loved the qualities of chain mail-soft and flowing, so unlike its natural state. In 1993, I started my business, primarily designing chain mail jewelry. My creations evolved into wearable art and are clothing oriented. Color patterns of anodized chain mail, interlocked one ring at a time, overlay the stainless chain mail. Inspiration comes from working with the body as an armature for my creations. How does the piece lay on the body? How does the piece move? These questions always play a part in my designs.