Vintage Artisan Lynn Floriano Sterling Silver Abstract Modernist Brooch Circa 1995

 Measurements: 2"R (5.08cm)

Markings: L Floriano 95 (Tested as 990/1000 Sterling)

Weight: 18.8g

Gorgeous and hefty sterling silver brooch by artisan designer Lynn Floriano. Brooch features a large, circular body with a matte texture and raised, cutouts in a multitude of patterns and textures. It is hand signed and dated and in like new condition. Included with purchase is a converter so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred. 

Artist Bio courtesy of her website:
Lynn Floriano is a working artist and educator. She exhibits her contemporary enamels and jewelry in the Chicago area. She has exhibited her work with the American Craft Council and the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Her work was exhibited with The International Enamelist’s Society Exhibit, “Alchemy.” Her work has been purchased by museum stores, corporations, and individuals and she has won numerous awards. Her work has been featured in Art/Jewelry Magazine (January 2009 & 2012, Gallery) and published in American Art Collector (Alcove Books). Exhibits include 2018 American Craft Exhibition, St, Paul Minn. In 2017, Chicago Art & Design Show at Navy Pier, Chicago, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival,Glencoe. Il. Galleries have included LillStreet Art Gallery, Chicago,Il,2013- 2015 and D.Clayton Callery in Door County 2014
Lynn’s time is limited with teaching, family and studio work but she enjoys volunteering when she can. Lynn teaches in the Art and Design Dept. at Columbia College, Chicago (adjunct faculty) and at College of Lake County in the Fine Arts Dept (adjunct faculty). She has also taught workshops at Columbia College/Chicago and Bowling Green State University, Ohio, where she received her M.A. and M.F.A.