Awards

In 2004, Vera Siemund gave a lecture about her work at SOFA NY. The lecture was sponsored by AJF. Vera Siemund’s work invites us to ponder a provocatively beautiful paradox – a precious balance between the historic continuum of the decorative arts and radically fresh ideas made manifest in expertly crafted jewelry. Siemund is a young avant-garde […]

In 2004, Felieke van der Leest spoke to a full room of attendees at SOFA Chicago about her whimsical work and the inspiration for it. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. There is so much more to van der Leest’s work than meets the eye. ‘Actually the pieces I make are very simple,’ said Van

In 2003, AJF gave funds to the Tacoma Art Museum to help acquire Mary Lee Hu’s Choker #83. The museum purchased the piece with funds from the Rotasa Foundation and AJF members Susan Beech and Sharon Campbell, Karen Lorene, Nancy Worden, Mia McEldowney and Mobilia Gallery. Other contributors included Lloyd Herman, Flora Book, Ramona Solberg, Judy Wagonfeld

Lori Talcott, Brising’s Mantel In 2003, Lori Talcott gave a lecture about her  work at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Lori Talcott offered SOFA attendees a visually rich and insightful presentation, describing how her work is a synthesis of family history, travel experiences and research in traditional and historical adornment. Talcott is

Yuyen Chang, a MFA graduate from the University of Wisconsin, won this year’s EAA of $2000. ‘The work of artist Yuyen Chang was of consistent high quality and finesse combined with a fresh approach to art jewelry. In the best of traditions, the pieces are strongly sculptural but eminently wearable. The surfaces were handled beautifully

In 2002 AJF gave a grant of $500 to the San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum for the exhibition Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg.

In 2002, Liv Blavarp gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. From Norway, Blavarp is a master woodworker who creates one-of-a-kind, sculpture-to-wear necklaces or collars, with unique titles. Her work is widely recognized throughout the world and is found in the permanent collections of the most important museums internationally. She

In 2002, Donald Friedlich gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Elegance and energy are two words that best describe the creative life and work of Donald Friedlich. Every piece he creates demonstrates his superior craftsmanship and crystal-clear artistic vision. His is elegant jewelry that utilizes simple, clear geometry while

The third year of this award saw yet another increase in applicants with Mindy Michelle Hawkins emerging as the winner. This year’s award was increased by $500 to $1500. The announcement was made at the 2002 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ conference in Denver. ‘Our goal was to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality,’ according to