The artwork titled “Bracelet” by Alexander Calder, dated to 1930, belongs to the genre of jewelry design and is often associated with the Expressionism art movement. This handcrafted piece reflects Calder’s unique approach to creating wearable art.
In this image, we see a bracelet that exhibits a strong sense of organic form and fluidity. The bracelet seems to be crafted from a metal, likely brass or bronze, judging by its color, and it follows a circular structure typical for bracelets, snuggly fitting around a wrist. It features a coiled wire as its base, from which several irregularly shaped charms or pendants are suspended. These charms vary in shape and size, displaying both abstract spiral designs and elongated, teardrop-like forms. The pendants are attached at varying intervals, giving the piece a sense of rhythm and playful asymmetry.
Alexander Calder, known for his innovative sculptures and mobiles, infuses the same sense of motion and whimsy into his jewelry designs. This bracelet exemplifies that with its dangling elements that would likely move when the bracelet is worn, engaging with the body movements of the wearer. The bracelet shows Calder’s craftsmanship and his ability to translate his artistic vision into a smaller, yet equally striking, wearable form.
