Lynn Kelly, Lichen, Pearl Brooch, 2012, pearl, silver, 60 x 40 x 30 mm, photo: courtesy of Fingers Susan Cummins: Can you give us the story of how you became a jeweler? Please include your geographical locations, schools, etc. Lynn Kelly: My parents emigrated from Northern Ireland. I found myself very interested in jewelry while […]
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Julie Blyfield, Fossil like (detail), 2013, brooch, sterling silver, 60 x 75 x 20 mm, photo: Grant Hancock Susan Cummins: Can you give us the story of how you became a jeweler? Julie Blyfield: My passion for jewelry and metal began in 1976. I was training to be a secondary school art teacher at Torrens
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Hanna Hedman, artist portrait, photo: Sanna Lindberg Susan Cummins: Can you tell me about your background and how you decided to become a jeweler? Hanna Hedman: I have always been creative. As a young child, I loved making objects and drawings. My family always encouraged my creativity, even though they were not artists themselves. I
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Kristin Lora, Leg, 2013, ring, sterling silver, plastic animal legs, 2.5 x 1.5 inches, photo: artist Susan Cummins: Can you talk about the title of the show and why you chose the idea of a ring exhibition? Jane Groover: A lot of our business involves clients who are getting married, and having an assortment of
Maya Kini, Fray, 2013, brooch, oxidized silver, stainless steel, silk, 3 x 0.5 inch, courtesy of Shibumi Gallery, photo: Shibumi Gallery Susan Cummins: Maya, can you tell me about your background? Your place of origin? Your schooling? How you became a jeweler? Maya Kini: I was born and raised in the Boston area, the fourth
Katie Poterala, Excavation, 2012, earring, copper, patina, cement, blue sapphire (synthetic), surgical steel, each approximately 1 x 0.25 x 1.75 inches, photo: artist Susan Cummins: Theresa, tell me about your role at the J. Cotter Gallery and the path you took to get there. Theresa Hauser: I am currently the gallery director of our Vail
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Karen Gay, Sea Flowers, 2012, ring, yellow gold, keshi pearls (9 mm), diamonds or tsavorite garnets, photo: Elsa Vanier Susan Cummins: How did you come up with the idea of Jardins d’Hiver, or “Winter Gardens,” as the theme for a show? Elsa Vanier: We were coming out of a Niessing exhibition, and we needed some
Jane Harrison, Coon, 2012, badge, found metal Susan Cummins: How did the idea of Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests come about? Was it a personal interest? Elizabeth Turrell: Yes, it is a personal interest. The exhibition title—Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & Vests—alludes to the fact that we think we have a language in common,
Randy J. Long, Professor of Art and Head of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, Indiana University While the world of contemporary studio artist jewelry is ever changing; there are also distinct movements, or Shifts that define a particular time and place. In this second decade of the 21st century artists are confronted with a world that is dramatically different
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Kat Cole, Not Born to Float, 2012, brooch, tin, found objects, brass, steel, 2.5 x 2 x 0.5 inch, photo: Kat Cole Susan Cummins: Karen, you have been interested in both words and jewelry for many years. How did your interest develop in each area, and when did you decide to merge these two interests?
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Portrait of Lucy Sarneel Susan Cummins: Lucy, I understand that you studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, that you taught there for many years, and now you are about to become the head of the department. Congratulations. Many incredible jewelers have come from that school. Can you tell me what is the secret
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Portrait of Julia Barello Susan Cummins: Julia, first can you give me some idea of where you live and about your background? Schooling? Etc. Julia Barello: I live in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is the second largest city in New Mexico and part of a large metropolitan area formed by El Paso, Texas, and
