Brenna Klassen-Glanzer

Artist Bio: "I’m a second generation silversmith, born and raised in Minneapolis, MN.  I began designing and making jewelry in 2004.
I use sheet silver and copper to create contemporary jewelry. My love of nature led me to draw much of my inspiration from interesting natural forms such as seeds, pods, coral and shells.
My work incorporates a variety of textures, combined metals and the use of fold forming and hollow-form construction techniques in some pieces. It is a mixture of organic natural forms and modern design, which gives the pieces an untamed yet elegant quality.
To achieve my forms, I saw, hammer, fold, solder, texture, and bend pieces I make from sheet silver and copper, incorporating silver wire, tube and bezel when needed. I strive to make voluminous, light weight contemporary jewelry."