Davida Cohen

Davida is both a jewelry artisan and a massage therapist. She only returned to making jewelry four years ago after a long absence. She has been doing massage and bodywork for almost twelve years. Her husband, Howard, who is very artistically inclined himself gave her the confidence and support to delve back into jewelry design and metal work - this time, however, she found a niche that inspired her to create designs without the limitations that held her back when he was younger. (Maturing is Sublime)

There are three universal concepts that are commonly reflected in Davida's work. They deal primarily with Nature, Healing and Relationships. These concepts have a great impact on Davida's work and life.

Nature has many organic forms and shapes. It can be conflicting in many different ways. Sometime it is beautiful, serene, peaceful and awe inspiring and at other times it can be dangerous, frightening, daunting and forbidding.

Healing is something that we each need in some way or at some point in time. It is something the earth needs. It is something that mankind needs. Healing does not always mean curing but the journey itself can open many doors.

Relationships are an integral part of our existence. How we relate, to one another, to ourselves, our partners, our friends, to nature, to the world, to our enemies and to God or some higher power outside ourselves, affects every single moment of every thing in existence.

The metal work that Davida incorporates into her designs is usually a metaphor portraying some aspect of these universal concepts. Not only is the image of a spiral considered a universal symbol for healing, the science and physics of a spiral force are seen in nature in many different ways including hurricanes, whirlpools, and tornados. It is, likewise, displayed on shells, fossils and certain sea creatures. The spiral is also seen in the cyclic aspects of our ever changing relationships to one another, to the earth and to God. Davida feels that 'The Wild Sublime' is the joy that comes from the understanding that all is interconnected and that all is ONE. This, in and of itself, is WILD to fathom and SUBLIME to experience.