Clare Bridge

Clare Bridge is a Juried Member of Craft New Brunswick and Craft Nova Scotia. She has been the recipient of several juried choice awards at the Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Coming from a rich artistic background, Clare began exploring metalsmithing at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, USA. She is currently based in Harvey, New Brunswick.

Artist Statement

My jewelry is inspired by the intrinsic forms, textures, and colours found in New Brunswick’s and Nova Scotia’s palettes, allowing me to envision their organic findings adorning one’s neck, ears, finger, or wrist, creating unique wearable art. Inherent too, in my designs, are elements echoing Inuit culture. The results are organic and one-of-a-kind, reflecting the interconnection between land and sea.

Working in sterling silver, gold, and other diverse metals, my hand-forging creates uniquely grained surface textures, often adorned with enamel and casted embellishments. The oxidation process, the final step, warms the fine metals’ tones, enhancing the hammers’ hallmarks. Every creation that leaves my studio, embodies a narrative all its own.