Featured Artist Sana Doumet

Inspired by ancient cultures, artist Sana Doumet creates stunning jewelry designs with gold, silver and precious stones. View more of her collection by visiting her website.

 

 

While living in Ecuador, I cried every time the gallery owner told me she sold one of my pieces. I had to learn to let go—that selling is sharing and I cannot keep everything I make!

 

 

I am originally from Lebanon, but attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts where I earned a BFA. Later, I studied sculpture in Perugia, Italy. Even after I graduated, I continued to take courses to improve my business and art skills.

 

 

I loved creating sculptures, but when I moved to the United States I was intrigued with the idea of making sculpture on a smaller scale.

 

 

I decided to concentrate on making jewelry. This made it possible for me to take my work with me when I went back home to Lebanon, so I could show my family and friends firsthand what I was working on.

 

 

When creating my jewelry designs, I use basic ancient techniques—a lot of hammering, texturing, soldering, forging, forming and other means.

 

 

Although I have always mixed metals, my work has evolved over time. After graduating from the SMFA, I worked on large theatrical pieces. I then created a whole series made of copper, silver and gold. Next, I began a different collection with semi-precious stones laid in sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold. Sometimes I use colored stones and diamonds. The materials I am currently using are sterling silver, 18kt and 22kt yellow gold, 18kt rose gold and semi-precious stones and pearls.

 

 

The inspiration for my art comes from my experiences traveling and living in different countries all over the world. There is a definite nod to ancient cultures in my work, elevated with a contemporary flair.

 

 

I sell my work at juried art shows and a few galleries, as well as by appointment and through my website. Customers and collectors appreciate my work because it involves a lot of hammering and texturing.

 

 

My customers have also expressed that they love the combination of gold and silver. They have told me that the character I create in my jewelry echoes their own self-expression.

 

 

I am so grateful for my customers and prospective customers because they understand and appreciate my work. Being an artist allows me the freedom to express myself and to be self-employed, both very gratifying aspects of my work. Working with my husband, Munir, who helps and supports my calling, also makes being an artist so much more enjoyable.

 

Artist Sana Doumet invites you to follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

 

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