Molly Alexander

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About Molly Alexander

I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember, and work with many different mediums: stained glass, fused glass, jewelry, mosaics, and painting, to name a few. Inspiration can come from anywhere: nature, art, texture or words and poetry. Telling a story with a piece of artwork is something I love to challenge myself with. I love incorporating found and reclaimed objects into my designs. My heart jumps wildly when I look down and see an old rusty washer or nail or piece of metal, and I immediately start thinking of how I can somehow transform it into something beautiful. Seeing past what something is to imagine what it could become is a passion of mine, and one that I try to live out every day through my art. I am drawn to objects that have a story to tell. Shiny and new can be beautiful, but aged and worn is so much more appealing. I’m certain that is why patina and texture figure prominently in the jewelry I create. I want to make pieces that are tactile and interesting and are pleasing to the senses. With techniques, I am not so much of a rule follower as I am a rule breaker and ignorer. I am a firm advocate of trial and error and of making mistakes, as most of them turn out to be happy surprises. Asymmetry is very pleasing to my eye, which makes balance and continuity key factors in my artwork. I like to create designs that draw the eye through the piece using color and texture. If I were to offer advice to an artist just starting out, it would be this: Find out what holds your artistic interest and don’t be concerned about what other people will think about it. Being an artist is all about experiencing life and assimilating that experience into your artwork. Each piece you create is a manifestation of a small slice – a few footsteps - along the path of your journey. Never underestimate the value of your own story, and don’t ever be afraid to share it with others.