Bola Lyon

A thousand facets sits with Bola Lyon, they speak about her upbringing into an artistic family and how she found her medium in jewelry. her work is inspired by muscles by being "deco coded". About: Bola explores the architecture of anatomy in precious metals. She utilises many different traditional goldsmithing techniques such as forging, soldering and wire drawing. While also experimenting with more contemporary computer aided design, 3D wax printing and casting. Evoking the delicate stresses and strains found within structures of the body. Gold twists and contracts holding precious gems in place, creating striking sculptural pieces. You can follow Bola on Instagram @bolalyon or her website https://www.bolalyon.com/ Please visit @athousandfacets on Instagram to see some of the work discussed in this episode. Music by @chris_keys__ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices