2011 Bridges Conference

Laura M Shea

Artists

Statement

Laura Shea loves creating complex polyhedral structures from beads and thread. Her work explores classic geometric forms-whole and partial frame polyhedra, regular tilings and tessellations. She connects the component forms at contiguous polygonal faces to create chains and complex polyhedral structures. The open networks of tilings and frame polyhedra provide a magical space for light to play with glass.

Artworks

Image for entry 'Bubbles'

Bubbles

3" x 3"

Beadwork--Swarovski (r) crystal beads and monofilament.

2009

Great Rhombicosadodecahedron with half dodecahedra forming 'bubbles' at each decagonal opening.
Image for entry 'Glimmeris'

Glimmeris

3" x 3"

Beadwork--Swarovski (r) crystal beads and monofilament

2010

Truncated icosahedron supporting 12 double stacks of dodecahedrons.
Image for entry 'Bracelet of Fluffies'

Bracelet of Fluffies

7 1/12" x 2"

Beadwork--Swarovski (r) crystal beads and monofilament and sterling silver clasp.

2010

Surface decorated truncated icosahedrons in various shades of red and pink.