A Jeweler and a Painter
We are two artists simultaneously developing a narrative.
A Duet
A shared vision, performance and process involving a constant dialogue between the two of us.
A Collaboration
An affair evolving from our friendship, shared interests, and a similar language and approach to our work. We are in an alliance to each other at the beginning of our careers.
Mentors as Muses
A collection of work created about three admirable lives. Not lives of power or status instead individuals who do what they love and succeed at it.
Admiration Fuels Inspiration
The imagery of the work is dictated by characteristics of their personality, references to their art, and our own conceptions of them.
Illusions of History
For us the allure of antiquated objects and images is undeniable, and their obscurity provokes us to create imagined histories for them. This is the mystery we intend to embed into our own work with narrative imagery that invites the viewers to build a story in their own minds.
A Conversation
The viewer, the subjects, the work, and the makers are all involved.
The subjects are essential to the existence of the work, not only as inspiration, but also as motivators in our careers.
Tangible objects connect the viewer to the paintings while the paintings provide a setting for the jewelry.
The viewer becomes part of the narrative when they become a wearer.
-Monika Krol + Daniel Rizzolo
Please contact the gallery with any questions.
 
Danielle Rizzolo Mére. oil on wood 24 x 24 inches
Monika Krol (clockwise) Je Pluere Se Morte (I Mourn his death), Brooch. Sterling silver, vintage plastic, gold, acrylic, stainless steel 3 1/2" x 3" x 1", Chapelet (rosary), Necklace. gold, vintage plastic 24" long La Mort de Kitty (death of Kitty), Earrings. sterling silver, vintage plastic, gold 1 3/4" x 7/8" x 3/8"
Jewels, Monika Krol
Monika Krol received her BFA in 2006 from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where she studied under Sharon Church and Rod McCormick. Her work has been exhibited in several group shows throughout the U.S. She has taught workshops at Peter's Valley Craft Center as well as Touchstone Center for Crafts. Monika's work has been included in publications such as The Compendium Finale of Contemporary Jewellers, and Lark Books', 500 Plastic Jewelry Design. Her work consists mostly of jewelry pieces, as well as several collaborative projects. Monika utilizes collected small plastic objects in her work for their imagery and to develop narratives.
Painting, Danielle Rizzolo
Danielle Rizzolo received her BFA in Illustration with honors, from the University of the Arts in May of 2006. Her paintings have been exhibited in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. She has received recognition from Creative Quarterly and CMYK Magazine and some of her clients include Urban Outfitters, The Seattle Weekly, Progressive Magazine and Tu Ciudad Los Angeles Magazine. When she is not making oil paintings she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, singing love songs to Zoe-Boe, driving her old cars and frequenting flea markets.
 
Danielle Rizzolo Lady Lola. oil on wood, 15 x 31 inches
Monika Krol (clockwise) Lo & La, Brooch. gold, sterling silver, garnets, delrin, vintage plastic 3" x 5" x 7/8"
The Hoard, Ring. gold, sterling silver, garnets, delrin 1 1/2" x 1 3/8", size 7 Lovely Things, Earrings. gold, sterling silver, garnets, delrin 1 3/8" x 1/2"
 
 
Danielle Rizzolo I Have You, We have Us. oil on wood 21 x 28 inches
Monika Krol (clockwise) Forever & Ever #1, Brooch.sterling silver, vintage plastic, acrylic, stainless steel
4 1/4" x 3" x 3/4" Forever & Ever #2, Brooch. sterling silver, vintage plastic, acrylic, stainless steel 4 7/8" x 3" x 1/2" From Now On, Ring. sterling silver, vintage plastic 1 3/8" x 1", size 7 1/2 Never Sometimes, Earrings. Sterling silver, vintage plastic 2 1/8" x 1 1/8" x 1/4"
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