Spring Color Series, Chevron Necklace

Cylindrical glass beads, 'Chevron' pattern

Transforming what she observes into a sumptuous, palpable expression, Claire Kahn manifests a work of art born from a lyrical language of pattern and color. Watching the pastureland from her home in Jacona, NM, Kahn witnesses the seasons change. As winter evolves into spring, luscious notes of deep green and blue are brilliantly in contrast to the bright, effulgent sky above. With hues of purple, gray and warmer neutrals, Kahn creates a beaded muse out of the sheer opulence of nature. Together, the darker tones are married with the luminescent gleam of bronze, metallic red and white as if pools of light are caught in the lush landscape below. A striking statement upon the body, the necklace's humble vivacity is exquisitely illustrated by Kahn's sophisticated knowledge of design. Here, the maker creates a piece to treasure and to truly stir one's soul.

• 43" (109.22cm) length of necklace

• 0.25" (0.64cm) diameter/width of necklace

• One of a kind