Duncan, Patrick R., artist2015-09-292015-09-292014http://hdl.handle.net/10217/167341Colorado State University Art Department capstone project.Capstone contains the artist's statement, a list of works, and images of works.The artist's statement: My metalsmithing pieces are inspired by the everyday ordinary. Whether it be at home or in the mountains, I find happiness in simplicity, function and natural beauty. When creating new pieces, I strive to re-create what is seen in everyday life into a piece of simple sophistication that serves its rightful function. My pieces are clean and deliberate, leaving little room for chance. Being an artist in Colorado, I find motivation in nature to create organic and elegant pieces that can be found on a stroll in the park. I rely on nature to tell the story of my piece as I fashion representative pieces into one. My mission is simple: to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary and further serve its destiny in function.Student worksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.StillImage