Thesis Exhibition: March 26 - March 29  

Reception: March 28, 2025, 5-8 pm  

Cut Study. September 2024. Copper, Steel Pin Stem. 4.3"x 1.75"x 1.6". Photo by: Jess Rose Lauro

Calcified Covers. August 2024. Copper, Steel Pin Stem, Barnacles. Top: 3.5"x 3.1". Bottom: 3.75"x 3"x 0.75". Photo by: Jess Rose Lauro

Artist Statement  

Copper, inherently soft and malleable, becomes a record of decision making with each cut, hole, or mark impressed. Through repetition and rhythm of process and form, I find presence in my labor. This rhythm creates a flow, a meditative state that allows me to persevere through what could become mundanity. A representation of labor, love, and patience, these gentle beckoning forms invite both maker and viewer to pause and connect with the work. The fragility yet familiarity of these forms encourages us to draw connections within our busy minds, finding moments for reflection. Each piece becomes a permanent yet intimate record of these explorations, celebrating the intersection of material, process, and the human experience.

More information about Jess Rose Lauro at '@jessrose_metals on Instagram.  

All photos are credited to the artist.