About Me

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and returned after graduating from Kent State University with a BFA in Jewelry Metals/Enameling in 2007.  Besides jewelry and metalwork, my work sometimes drifts into textiles, particularly felting.  Having had opportunities to visit France and Italy while in school, I really love historical art and architecture and try to work those sources into my jewelry.

I put in a good four years working at a costume studio, lovingly called the furry factory, and struggled to find time to make new work.  I took workshops at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, which has fantastic studios and instructors.  I then moved to Pittsburgh, PA to work as the Studio Apprentice for a year at the Society of Contemporary Craft.  I assisted the Education Director, facilitated workshops, assisted some amazing instructors and taught my own workshops.  This coming year I will be continuing my education at East Carolina University.

As previously established, I love different periods of Art and Craft history; Art Nouveau is one of my favorites to use in my work.  I combine these historic motifs with microscopic botanical images…chloroplasts, cell structures, reproductive parts, etc.  The enameling technique of Plique-a-jour enamored me, so that’s what I use in some of these pieces.  My more recent work mixes architectural and industrial elements with those of nature.

Sarah Loch-Test

Sarah Loch-Test

I'm Sarah Loch-Test, an artist from Columbus, Ohio. I've been making jewelry for as long as I can remember! I like to have fun with my work and combine childhood obsessions (like Dinosaurs!) with elements of design and craft that inspire me. Art Nouveau, Islamic and Indian craft are my favorite sources of inspiration and I hope you can see that in my jewelry. My work can be found at the Mac Worthington Gallery, The Columbus Cultural Arts Center and on permanent display in Northland High School. I'm a graduate of the B.F.A. craft program at Kent State University, concentrating in Jewelry Metals and Enameling. I sometimes get distracted and work in other mediums such as felt or will do some sewing. I've been in shows and exhibitions at Kent State, the SNAG Conference and around the Columbus Area. You can view other work at www.SarahLoch-Test.com Find my on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SarahLochTestJewelry Twitter: @SarahLochTest Currently I'm in Pittsburgh, PA at the Society of Contemporary Craft, where I am the first ever Studio Apprentice. I'll soon be moving to North Carolina, to start grad school at East Carolina University.
Sarah Loch-Test

Latest posts by Sarah Loch-Test (see all)

Comments on this entry are closed.

WordPress Admin