Joe Wood

Statement

“Much of my work stems from a continuing interest in the rich tradition of jewelry making. I am particularly interested in the use of synthetic ornament as a visual communicator.

The most recent work involves the use of computer modeling and rapid prototype object making. Computer modeling easily allows the arrangement of elemental (primitive) forms into synthetic arrangements; often based on repetition and rhythm. My interest in this lies in their association to the structure of traditional ornament.”

Selected public collections includes the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.