Exploring Artistic Heritage: Pre-Viking Gotland Brooch

Fascinatingly intricate animal motifs from the eighth century in Scandinavia are evident in a brooch found in Gotland. This design would have originally fit in the palm of one's hand. Here, you can see it brought to life on a 12" x 12" copper plate. This piece is an exploration of the motif and the original artist's careful choices of line weight and crossover patterns, combined with a modern interpretation of dimension and techniques. Work continues on this incredibly detailed endeavor.