Category: 史密森尼
Dr. Brauker 的「鏤空雕刻」手法與保存林地藝術的使命，啟發了 Retro 51 Tornado 的林地系列 蜂鳥 與花卉。這款 Tornado 將她的設計以酸蝕刻於筆身，再鍍上石洗銅色並搭配相稱的飾件。史密森尼頂環刻有獨立編號，筆尾則飾有太陽標誌。每支鋼珠筆均附紀念管包裝，便於收納。
Dr. Brauker 是位終身藝術家。她從素描與繪畫起步，而後投入陶土與青銅創作。她以個人經歷及小河渥太華部落文化為靈感，將故事雕刻於陶罐之上。她受夢境啟發的「鏤空雕刻」手法已成為其標誌。她致力於將過去的藝術與傳說結合當代素材，延續說故事的傳統。Dr. Brauker 的 月熊陶藝 致力於保存林地藝術。Brauker 畢業於中央密西根大學，取得藝術學士、藝術碩士及博士學位，並於密西根中部社區學院取得副學士學位，亦曾就讀新墨西哥州聖塔菲的美國印第安藝術學院。
The acid-etched hummingbird and flowers catch the light in a way photos don't do justice. I've been using it daily for work notes and the rollerball glides smoothly, no skipping or blobbing. Feels like a small piece of art I actually get to write with.
The etched barrel has a nice texture you can actually feel when you're writing, way better than a smooth pen. It's heavier than I thought it'd be, but it balances well and the ink flows smooth.
The acid-etched hummingbird design has a texture you can actually feel when you roll it between your fingers, which I wasn't expecting. It writes smooth and has a nice weight without being heavy. Been using it daily for a few weeks now and it still feels like a small piece of art on my desk.
