Restringing the Pearl April 26–June 6, 2023 The Jewelry Library, New York, New York Everyone has a story about pearls—that’s at the heart of this exhibition curated by Petra Class and Biba Schutz Audio recordings of the artists telling their pearl stories appear center stage The stories relate to a corresponding visual work through a […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. We’re honoring this by spotlighting articles and videos we’ve previously published about AAPI makers and by AAPI writers. Curtis H. Arima Arima is the chair of the Jewelry/Metal Arts Program at California College of the Arts, where he’s also an associate professor. The
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May 2023, Part 2 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in
May 2023, Part 2 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or
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Catherine Blackburn was born in Patuanak, Saskatchewan, of Dene and European ancestry. She is a member of the English River First Nation. Blackburn is a multidisciplinary artist and jeweler whose common themes address Canada’s colonial past, often prompted by personal narratives. In her practice, Blackburn merges mixed media and fashion to create dialogue between historical
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IT EXPANDS THE BOUNDARIES OF JEWELRY. An oversized neckpiece made of garlic peels questions the essential characteristics of jewelry.
What Makes This Necklace by Verena Sieber-Fuchs Art Jewelry? Read More »
RETHINKING PRECIOUS MATERIALS. While this crown appears to be cardboard, it is made of gold, both yellow and white.
What Makes David Bielander’s Crown Art Jewelry? Read More »
MATERIALITY. Stones are handled in new ways—sliced, stacked, and layered into brooches.
What Makes Julia Obermaier’s Brooch Art Jewelry? Read More »
CHANGING THE MEANING OF WELL-UNDERSTOOD FORMS. A knuckle duster is a tool for violence—and considered a concealed weapon in many parts of the world. Mimlitsch-Gray re-envisions one as an object of peace, an intricate collage of brass “lucky” charms.
What Makes Myra Mimlitsch-Gray’s Ring Art Jewelry? Read More »
DOCUMENTING POLITICAL OR SOCIAL MOMENTS. Lewis uses anxious, electroformed fragile birdlike forms as evocative stand-ins for friends he lost to AIDS. The virus itself is represented, pure and inviolable as both the clasp of the necklace—binding the links—and as a compartment or locket to contain whatever will fit… Through graduating the size of the skull-like
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NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR EVERYDAY MATERIALS. McCall found himself with an abundance of large buttons. He purchased multicolored chicken wire, braided it in a manner commonly practiced by school-aged children, and connected the buttons to make this arresting neckpiece.
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THEIR SOCIO/POLITICAL NATURE. Chen employs texting—our most common means of communication—to illustrate the stereotypes of young Asian American women.
What Makes Ada Chen’s Earrings Art Jewelry? Read More »
