University of North Texas 
Natalie Macellaio
M.F.A., 2005, Studio Art: Metalsmithing and Jewelry
Website: Natalie Macellaio
Instagram: Natalie Macellaio
My work marries a functional, aesthetic, and conceptual approach to metal. I work
with concepts of adornment to create works that use the body to engage in conversations
that draw directly from her personal life.
I was trained as a jeweler years ago, which brought me to understand the intricacies
of creating work that is personal to each person wearing it and expresses parts of
their life. The choice to work with precious metals has been made because of their
inherent strengths and weaknesses. I value silver, both for its culturally relevant
quality and for its beauty. I employ copper for its strength and abundance. I am,
after all, interested in creating something beautiful and desirable.
As I continue to explore these personal narratives through these metals, themes that
relate to my life as a mother begin to come through. My initial interest in small,
intimate works is finding a new source of expression that allows me to create intimate
pieces that explore the relationships I have with my children.”