Bracelet c. 1950

This bracelet was made by Joe Quintana, some time before 1991. It’s made from silver, wrapped around a striking triangular turquoise stone. I can imagine Joe Quintana in his studio, carefully manipulating the metal, coaxing it into these elegant, almost floral shapes. It's not painting, of course, but there's a similar kind of rhythm to it, a back-and-forth between the maker and the material. You know, the way the silver curls and unfurls, almost like vines reaching out – there’s a real sense of movement. And then, bam! That pop of color from the turquoise, like a secret window onto a bright, desert sky. It makes you think about how different artists, even working with totally different stuff, are all part of this ongoing conversation. Each piece building on the last, pushing things forward, inspiring new ideas. It's all about finding new ways to see, new ways to feel, and new ways to connect.