Darrien Segal 401-270-2222 East Providence, RI darriensegal@gmail.com "All art is but imitation of nature" Seneca (c 4B.C. -A.D. 65) When I look around I see the incredible symmetry and perfection that exists in nature. It is for this reason that I choose to cast the natural objects I find, rather than trying to imitate their form. The challenge is transforming these objects into wearable and comfortable jewelry. Soft, fine petals become prickly points when converted into silver and gold. I attempt to remove these sharp elements without losing the details and subtleties that connect the piece to the organic world from which it came. When I go for a walk I stop at every tree to pick up twigs and pods. I return from the beach with handfuls of shells and rocks. I attribute my enchantment with nature to the ten years I spent on a boat with my family sailing around the world. I graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1994 in jewelry and light metals and currently live in RI.