Jeweler Jesse Monongye was known for the technical excellence and beauty of the intricate inlay jewelry he created. He began making jewelry in 1975, having learned some of the basic metalworking skills by observing his father, Preston Monongye, and lapidary skills by watching Lee Yazzie. Monongye, his brother, and sister were raised by Navajo relatives […]
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October 2024, Part 1 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
Arline Fisch is best known for combining textile techniques into jewelry. This fusion came about serendipitously. She had been making jewelry but began working with textiles in a serious way after Skidmore College asked her to take on their weaving program. (They had no opening to teach jewelry.) A subsequent trip to Peru opened her
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Like all AJF trips, this six-city tour was crammed with jewelry-focused studio visits, museum tours, pop-ups, exclusive peeks behind the scenes, gallery stops, and fabulous meals in terrific company. We deeply appreciate Bill Baker’s hard work pulling together this photo essay while enjoying the trip. Thank you as well to Linda Peshkin, Susan Cummins, and
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It is with great sadness—and joy—that we at AJF fondly remember our friend, AJF member and passionate jewelry collector Sharon Berman. Sharon passed away recently, on August 16, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. I can safely say that for everyone who knew Sharon she was an inspiration, with her dogged determination,
It is with immense sadness for her death and abundant gratitude for her life that I write this appreciation for Janice “Jan” Yager. Her death, after 12 years with breast cancer, will not extinguish the importance and quality of her jewelry. It will not diminish her meaningful advocacy for the field of jewelry. Her work
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“Inside the Jewelry Box” is a new AJF series that offers a glimpse into the jewelry collections of members of our community. Collectors, curators, gallerists, artists, and others will be featured. Suggest someone whose jewelry collection you’d like to see by emailing Jennifer Altmann, here. Artist Helen Britton has collected jewelry since she was a
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September 2024, 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
September 2024, 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
September 2024, Part 1 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
September 2024, Part 1 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
Awards College of Fellows – American Craft Council Lifetime Achievement Award – Society of North American Goldsmiths Master Metalsmith – Metal Museum Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship – American Craft Council National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships (1971 and 1977) Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award – University of Wisconsin—Madison Distinguished Educators Award – James Renwick
