This is the fourth and final interview in the “Indigenous &” series. The first was with Brian Fleetwood, the second with Teresa Faris, and the third with Elias Not Afraid. This format has allowed me as an interviewer to explore some of the commonalities as well as diversity that fall under the term “Indigenous.” It […]
Indigenous &: Tradition Meets Technology Read More »
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
Stitching Is Medicine Read More »
Several recent sales of modern and contemporary studio jewelry at prominent auction houses have set records for individual jewelers, signaling that the market for this work is growing. In October 2021, Bonhams Los Angeles held its first auction devoted to studio jewelry, with 308 pieces from a cross-section of many of the most significant makers,
Studio Jewelry at Auction Read More »
Jennifer Cross Gans was a freelance writer and a collector of jewelry, and a generous supporter of the arts in many different ways. She lived in the City of Fog and died of old age. Gans described how her jewelry collecting began: “It was a summer afternoon in 1973, and my son, then two-and-a-half, was
Jennifer Cross Gans, 1932–2022 Read More »
All the interviewees in the Indigenous & series identify as Indigenous, and they all live in North America. The ampersand in the title serves as an opening. It invites discussion of parts of life that intersect, interweave, and interact with Indigeneity. These are visible in the artist’s studio practice. They can also be seen in
Indigenous &: Having Roots to Grow in New Directions Read More »
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, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or above, you can add
The January 2022 Report, Part 2 Read More »
Teresa Faris raises questions about being Indigenous but not from the land they are standing on. They open up about what it is like to make with the diagnosis of incurable sarcoid, after originally being given four months to live in 2006. Ideas of displacement, anxiety, and connection are raised, as is the value of
Indigenous &: Placing Practice While Being Displaced Read More »
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! This article launches a new interview series. It is called Indigenous &. A common thread will tie them together. All the interviewees identify as Indigenous. And they all live in North America right now. The ampersand in the title serves as an opening. It invites discussion of parts of life that
Indigenous &: Not Always Looking West Read More »
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, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF, you can add news and ideas to the monthly
The September 2021 Report, Part 2 Read More »
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, exhibitions, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF, you can add news and ideas to the monthly
The September 2021 Report, Part 1 Read More »
Lisa Waup is a mixed-culture First Nations artist and curator who lives in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. Through found and natural materials, her soulful, symbolic, and powerful artworks tell stories about her own life while building connections back to Country,[1] family, and history. Approaching the end of her master’s degree studies at the Victorian College of the
