Maker’s Motif I: The Maker Story | One-of-One Metal & Stone Mural
Maker’s Motif I: The Maker Story | One-of-One Metal & Stone Mural
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Two landscapes. Generations of memory. Maker’s Motif I is the first work in Bootleg Silver Co.’s Legacy Motif series, a one-of-one dimensional mural that traces the maker’s story from Idaho to Arizona through metal, stone, and family symbolism.
Selected by JADEscape for its deeply personal material narrative, this hand-built work brings the places that shaped the studio into a single composition. Its layered surface changes with light, viewing angle, and proximity, inviting you to discover its story gradually.
From Idaho to Arizona
At the left, dimensional mountains beneath a cold winter moon recall Idaho, where the maker’s story began. At the center, the maker’s grandfather’s cattle brand anchors the work: a family mark that became the studio’s maker’s mark and continues throughout Bootleg Silver Co.
A central Desert Bloom is constructed layer by layer in metal. Portions of the flower remain movable, introducing a subtle shifting element to the dimensional surface.
To the right, an Ammolite sun, desert mountain ranges, and continuing Desert Bloom forms bring Arizona into view. The two landscapes meet around the family brand, connecting place, heritage, and the beginnings of the studio.
Materials with a past and a purpose
Sterling silver, brass, and copper sit alongside Arizona gem silica, nephrite, turquoise, Ammolite, and other stone elements. Vintage antique beads, sourced from an antique store and repurposed within the composition, add another layer of history and texture.
- Metals: Sterling silver, brass, and copper
- Stone: Arizona gem silica, nephrite, turquoise, Ammolite, and additional stone elements
- Additional elements: Vintage antique beads and mixed heirloom and dimensional components
- Artist: Bootleg Silver Co.
- Made in: Arizona
- Presentation: Currently displayed in a 4 × 6 case/frame
- Edition: One of one
The beginning of a series
Maker’s Motif I established the dimensional fine-art language of the studio’s Heritage and Legacy work and became the foundation for the commissioned Legacy Motifs that followed.
Acquisition note: The current offering is the artist’s pre-professional-framing and pre-gallery acquisition price. The artist’s stated plan is for professional framing and placement with DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal in Old Town Scottsdale, at which point gallery pricing would apply.
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What is Type A jade?
TypeA jade is natural, untreated stone — no bleaching, no polymer filling, no dye.It's the collector standard and the only grade we carry at JADEscape.Provenance documentation is available on request.
What is the difference between jadeite and nephrite?
Both are true jade, but different minerals.Jadeite is rarer, harder, and found in vivid colors including ImperialGreen.Nephrite is tougher with a silky texture, ranging from creamy white to deep forest green.We carry both.
What is Imperial Green jade?
ImperialGreen is the most prized color grade in jadeite — a vivid, evenly saturated green produced by trace chromium in the stone's crystal structure.TrueImperialGreen is highly translucent,with a depth of color that seems to glow from within.AtJADEscape, when we carry ImperialGreen material, it is always TypeA — natural and untreated.
How do I care for my jade piece?
Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap.Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and prolonged sun exposure.Store separately to prevent scratching.With proper care,Type A jade lasts generations.
Do you provide certificates of authenticity?
At JADEscape, we source directly from the mines and the carvers themselves — our provenance comes from the relationship, not a certificate.The jade certification industry is largely unregulated and most commonly used by resellers.We can tell you exactly where a piece came from, who carved it, and what makes it genuine — because we were there.