“What inspires me? Lots. I have learned to keep myself open
to everything around me. Sometimes inspiration comes from colors I see
in nature, a pattern in a fabric, my kaleidoscope or jewelry. Even the
colors mixed in my paint tin, as I use it from project to project, reveal
combinations of colors accidentally playing together. Crystal fringe,
pearls, lamp finials, knobs and found objects are incorporated into my
work. Sometimes one of those elements will be enough to inspire a design
as I ask myself, 'How can I use this?'
A chair, table, box or frame starts with one design element and then takes
off from there. A general plan is sketched out beforehand but rarely does
the finished piece exactly match 'the plan'. While working, a different
idea will come to me. Things start to change and I let them. I let go
of the plan, let things develop as I go along. My hope is to create something
that is beautiful, whimsical and functional. Something that makes me smile
and hopefully other people too.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Since 1997 Sharon Mooradian has been designing and hand-painting unique
furniture and accessories for the home. Unfinished chairs, tables, frames
and boxes are transformed with paint and accented with a variety of found
objects such as jewelry findings, knobs, lamp finials, crystals, cabochons
and pearls. This unconventional use of disparate elements, along with
her sense of play, yields a finished piece that is infused with beauty,
whimsy and charm. Much attention to detail goes ito Sharon's work and
the crafting is meticulous. There is a lot of overlay painting and tape
blocking to achieve different effects. Genunine 22 KT gold leaf can be
found on most of the trinket boxes. Designs run the gamut from fun and
funky to classic and contemporary. There's something in her work for everyone.
Most of her designs are one of a kind because she has more fun trying
something new with each piece. She hopes the fun she has in creating the
work carries through by bringing a smile to the person who views them.
REVIEWS AND PRESS
September 2007
The Crafts Report Magazine
Artist Showcase
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The American Craft Council
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