Aric Verrastro is selected for Talente 2015
[Talente-Award presentation 2015 : 14 March 2015 16:30, Halle B1 Main stage of IHM (Internationalen Handwerksmesse Munich)]
Aric Verrastro is an American based artist, graduated from SUNY Buffalo State College in Metals/Jewelry. The artist was already selected for diverse american grants and is currently Associate Instructor in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design at Indiana University. Aric Verrastro is also a regular presence in international exhibitions and his work can be found in several publications.
« This series of work are studies in color, composition, and form, each piece was made within a day. The work was an intuitive response to my thoughts at the time I began each piece. I gave myself material parameters as to not be paralyzed by choice. The time constraint and material limitations allowed me to loosen up and express myself through the simplicity of reaction to formal aesthetics. »
Aric Verrastro Brooch: Drifting, 2014 Driftwood, steel, sterling silver, polyester cord, acrylic paint, thread
Aric Verrastro Brooch: Timekeepers: Souvenir, 2014 Driftwood, steel, sterling silver, thread, embroidery floss, ink, gold leaf, acrylic paint
Aric Verrastro Brooch: You Choose, 2014 Driftwood, copper, steel, sterling silver, PLA, polyester cord, acrylic paint
Aric Verrastro Freedom neckpiece 2014
Aric Verrastro Brooch: IDK, 2014 Steel, canvas, Copper, Sterling Silver, thread, acrylic paint 13x14x8cm Piece A Day Series
Aric Verrastro Brooch: You Choose #2, 2014 Driftwood, steel, PLA, canvas, cotton, sterling silver, found object, thread, poly-fil, acrylic paint 30 x 8 x 5 cm