Paper and Gold: head in the clouds

Monday, February 22, 2010

Shows from 2009 part one

Long Crossbuck: pendant on sterling chain
2009

side view of Crossbuck necklace
100% recycled paper and sterling
2009

detail of Crossbuck necklace
2009

This month, the show Via Penland is coming to a close at REBUS WORKS gallery in Raleigh, NC. The Crossbuck necklaces pictured above were included in this year's show. They are made of 100% reclaimed artist's board, 100% recycled sterling frames, and hang on long oxidized sterling chains.

Rebus Works does a wonderful job of exhibiting contemporary craft and art, and were lovely enough to give me a two person show in the summer of 2008. Shonna and her staff showcase craftspeople really beautifully at the gallery, and I recommend checking out their site. This year's Via Penland show featured two woodworkers with a past connection to Penland School of Crafts, and my pal Sylvie Rosenthal was one of them.

Confidant
Sylvie Rosenthal

Coming soon: more highlights of my recent shows.

Richmond Art Center workshop

April 30- May 1 ::::::::::::::::::: What a great group of students I had in the East Bay for an earring intensive this month. :::::::::::::::::::::::::: The RAC, which celebrates its 75th ANNIVERSARY this year, is jam-packed full of fabulous equipment, and I loved teaching there. I was joined by an independent and motivated group of students, many of whom know each other from the RAC open studios. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Support the Art Center in any way you can this year and in the future, it is a dynamic place.