Adam Atkinson - Out of the Blue

Artist: Adam AtkinsonMaterials: silver, cherry wood, acrylic paintSize: 7Dimensions: 1.75"H x 6mm band Artist Statement: Growth comes despite the most difficult circumstances. Dendrologists have discovered when a tree is cut down in the wild the remaining trunk and roots continue to be fed by the surrounding forest keeping the dismembered organism alive. "Out of the Blue" is a reflection on perseverance during a period of history where the buried roots of our digital communities have come together to support the sequestered individual. Many of us have chosen to self-isolate during the pandemic for the greater good of society, despite the incredible weight of loneliness. This ring celebrates triumph over what has been a blue period for many. An abstracted organism sprouts from tendrils attached to the band, lifting the piece above the wearer. Through structural support new growth becomes possible.Artist Bio: Adam Atkinson is a metalsmith, curator, and educator. He received an MFA in Met