Victoria Frattarelli

My subject matter is often taken directly from the human figure. I create designs with elements of the human anatomy that are repetitive, mirrored, and containing patterns that are heavily influenced by antique decorative motifs and styles involving organic curves and reflected forms. I explore what it means to abstract those recognizable forms, process them, and take them out of their identifiable context.

My work combines computer aided design with traditional and digital fabrication techniques to make jewelry, objects, furniture, and fine art. My material choices include both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, glass, and resin. I use CAD software as a facilitator to push what cannot be done by hand and cast or augment my 3D printed forms using traditional metalsmithing techniques. I am inspired by processing, manipulating, and abstracting visual information to create 3D compositions and patterns.