Ricky Boscarino
[1982, Jewelry + Metalsmithing]

Based in New Jersey

Ricky Boscarino’s RISD Craft Gallery

My jewelry work is created by the repoussé method as well as traditional fabrication. Sterling silver and bronze are my main materials. I also incorporate found objects and antique glass stones.

What are some of the most important practices for your creative process?

Channeling sources of inspiration is my most important practice. Since I live and work in my great work in progress which is my home and studio every day is an adventure in creativity. I have the ability to switch media from metal, clay, glass, wood and cement and many others which I dabble. My work is mixed media and this is one of my most important practices.

How does your current creative practice tie into your time spent at RISD?

I look back on my years at RISD as incredibly productive and inspiring. I feel just as inspired as ever and even more so that I am passionate with my current work. RISD showed me the abundance of creativity which I carry with me everyday.

Tell us about some of your main sources of inspiration.

My home Luna Parc is my main Well-Spring of inspiration. It is my 30 year obsession. Since 1989 the house and grounds have been developed by me into a museum and sculpture park.

Is there a work/body of work that you are particularly excited about sharing with us at RISD Craft this year?

My articulated insect jewelry pieces are certainly my most favorite to make. Since my youth I’ve been an entomologist and now as a working artist I have incorporated this concept into my work. The insect pieces are made of sterling silver and bronze. The appendages, head, thorax and antennae are fully articulated with minute rivets. These I consider my signature pieces.

Any recent press, exhibitions, achievements or awards you’d like to share with us?

I’ve been featured on several home shows on HGTV for Luna Parc: Extreme Homes, Home Strange Home, Extreme Cribs. Also on TLC on a show called Four Houses and on a Canadian TV show called Home Work.

To see more of Ricky’s work, visit lunaparc.com