Gloria Lomas Lichen Bangle

Gloria Lomas, who lived and loved in Miami and NYC, created a big bold style of jewelry in all kinds of inventive techniques.Many of the pieces that I acquired for my private collection were created from lichen, tree mushrooms, that harden into wood and can be dried and painted and worked with like wood. Gloria had a large style presence in every room. Her aura was bright and bold. Her work was intricately made using natural materials, paint, stones, instinct and glue. I admire her style and her strength. This is a large bangle that has been created out of tree lichen, and banded with gold leaf.