Earl Pardon
Earl Pardon was an American jewelry designer who was active from the 1960s until his death in 1991. He was known for his innovative use of non-traditional materials and his unique approach to jewelry design, which often incorporated found objects and other unexpected elements.
Pardon's jewelry designs were influenced by a wide range of sources, including the natural world, art history, and popular culture. He often used materials like aluminum, brass, copper, and steel, as well as unusual materials like Plexiglas, paper, and plastic.
Pardon's jewelry was exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe, and was collected by many prominent art collectors and institutions. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including a prestigious National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1978.
Today, Earl Pardon's jewelry is considered an important part of the American contemporary jewelry movement. His innovative designs and use of non-traditional materials continue to influence contemporary jewelry designers around the world.
Pardon's jewelry designs were influenced by a wide range of sources, including the natural world, art history, and popular culture. He often used materials like aluminum, brass, copper, and steel, as well as unusual materials like Plexiglas, paper, and plastic.
Pardon's jewelry was exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe, and was collected by many prominent art collectors and institutions. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including a prestigious National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1978.
Today, Earl Pardon's jewelry is considered an important part of the American contemporary jewelry movement. His innovative designs and use of non-traditional materials continue to influence contemporary jewelry designers around the world.
