Mia Maljojoki Susan Cummins: Can you tell me the story of how you became a jeweler, including where you lived and went to school? Mia Maljojoki: In 1996, after working in fashion for several years in Helsinki, Finland, I went to work at a summer camp in western North Carolina, USA. That summer, in the […]
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Sally Marsland Susan Cummins: Can you tell me how you came to make jewelry? Sally Marsland: When I was 12 I obsessively drew house plans and elevations on 5-mm graph paper, carefully placing windows and doors and furniture etc. I decided the logical conclusion was to become an architect. I followed this through to university,
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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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