Asheville, North Carolina based artist Una Barrett creates Relics of a New Age for a new world.

Inspiration for forms and concepts of the jewelry is pulled from ancient functional and sacred objects of many cultures.

Interpretations of ancient objects and symbols such as the abacus, mandala, papoose and spiral are integrated with forms influenced by the modern society and architecture in which we exist today.

By utilizing fabrication methods such as lost wax casting, forging, soldering, and Ethiopian book binding, Una Barrett uses these inspirations from the past as tools to create metaphors to study present society. Una's work creates a conceptual bridge to span the gap of time, joining the past to the modernization of today, creating Relics of a New Age for a new world.

 

Awards and Distinctions

Jurors Award Piccolo Spoleto Craft Fair, Charleston SC

Best of Show Montford Arts Festival, Asheville NC

Best of Show Arts Council of Henderson County, NC

John Payne Award River Arts District Exhibit, Asheville NC

Award of Excellence Haywood Community College, NC

Award of Distinction Haywood Community College, NC