I have always been fascinated by the transformative relationship that exists between fire and metal, and the possibilities that unfold when they are brought together. I love the beauty that is created out of a process that can be messy, challenging, and at times a little dangerous. It is this blend of transformation and contrast that informs my approach to creating jewelry.

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My work consists largely of compositions inspired by the interrelationship between the organic and the architectural. I often find inspiration in the unexpected details that appear in mundane situations: plants forging their way through sidewalks, the way a particular branch springs forth from a tree, the unintended patterns created by erosion on a surface.

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Linda Azar creates contemporary jewelry in her studio located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She grew up in Saint Petersburg, Florida and received a BA in Architecture from the University of Florida. After moving to Asheville NC, she completed the two-year Professional Craft program for Metals and Jewelry at Haywood Community College. Linda exhibits her work in select galleries and numerous craft shows and has been a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild since 2014.