August 19 – September 20, 2015
Billie Theide & Brooke Marks-Swanson, Specimen B, Vintage linen postcard, cotton, plywood, pewter, recycled sterling silver, 18K gold dust, turquoise
A collaborative exhibition organized by Brigitte Martin and Rachel Timmins
August 19 – September 20, 2015
Artists’ Reception: Friday August 21, 6-8pm
A garnish can be anything from an adornment that adds or enhances the body (human or animal) to a functional or nonfunctional object that decorates and spices up a room. This exhibition will ask viewers and participants to examine the idea of a garnish made by 2 different subsets of makers who have come together to create an embellishment that satisfies both.
Participating Artists:
Suzanne Amendolara / Dan DiCaprio
Christiana Byrne / David Lee
Catherine Chandler / Sonya Scott
Brian Ferrell / Jillian Moore
Heidi Gerstacker / Masumi Kataoka
Emily Gill / Jaime Sawka
Charity Hall / Francesca Vitali
Peter Hoogeboom / Maia Houtman
Nicole Jacquard / Annie Fensterstock
Lauren Kalman / Kipp Bradford
Satomi Kawai / Nikki Couppee
Thomas Mann / Wayne Werner
Bruce Metcalf / Evin Dubois
Tom Muir / Caitlin Skelcey
Vincent Pontillo Verrastro / Sharon Massey
Mette Saabye / Pernille Mouritzen
Marissa Saneholtz / Michael Dale Bernard
Linda Savineau / Steve Shelby
Olga Starostina / Corey Ackelmire
Billie Theide / Brooke Marks-Swanson
Rachel Timmins / Brigitte Martin
Aric Verrastro / Randy Long
Statement from the organizers:
“A modern metalsmith/metal artist can be found working in traditional metals as well as in nontraditional materials. The designs can range from the classic to the extravagant, and the techniques can either be centuries old or decidedly current. The wide range of expression preferences, design options, materials, and processes has lead within our field to unfavorable misconceptions, misunderstandings and in some cases even outright disdain between artists. Each side considers itself superior to the other, seemingly not appreciating the clear advantages, benefits, and experiences each faction brings to the table. Quoting from Damian Skinner’s 2013 SNAG keynote lecture in Toronto:
“We are all family. Sometimes, family members don’t speak with each other, but we still are one big family. Let’s recognize this fact.”
Can our field overcome family division and send a much-needed signal to the metals + jewelry community? We appreciate and respect our historical past and acknowledge that current materials have a rightful place in jewelry/object making. Arriving at this message is the goal of this exhibition.”
– Brigitte Martin and Rachel Timmins
Satomi Kawai & Nikki Couppee, Neogems (Necklace), Plastic, etched copper, resin, pigment, sterling silver, brass, plexiglass, found shells, faux and real pearls, faux silver foil, hologram laminate
Brian Ferrell & Jillian Moore, Clompe Cluster (Brooch), basswood, polymer clay, resin, paint, wax
Heidi Gerstacker & Masumi Kataoka, Rattle 1, Sterling Silver, Animal Intestine, Rice, Silk, Stainless Steel, Glue
Peter Hoogeboom & Maja Houtman, Artichoke (Brooch), Ceramics (slipcasting), metalwork (basketry), silversmithing silver, porcelain
Suzanne Amendolara & Dan DiCaprio, New Growth (Brooch), Sterling Silver, Ebony, Stainless Steel
Charity Hall & Francesca Vitali, Shoulder Infestation 90:128, Paper, enamel, copper
Bruce Metcalf & Evin Dubois, On Helen, Acrylic Sheet, Digital Photograph, Mirror Acrylic, Wood, Paint, Plastic, Rubber, Silver
Emily Gill & Jamie Sawka, This or That, Sterling Silver, Copper, Vitreous Enamel, Freshwater Pearls, Glass Beads, Cubic Zirconia, Cotton Thread
Lauren Kalman & Kipp Bradford, Virus Simulation (Brooch), Custom design circuit board, electronics, digital video, 2 inkjet prints
Nicole Jacquard & Annie Fensterstock, Her Majesty, Carved felt, 22k gold, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls, mother of pearl, embroidery thread
Rachel Timmins & Brigitte Martin, Soft ware, Silver plated metal serving tray, craft gold leaf, spandex, flax seeds, thread, aluminum, rubber, paint.
Aric & Randy Verrastro & Long, Daydreaming (Neckpiece), Canvas, PLA, sterling silver, copper, enamel, china paint, steel, thread, acrylic paint, poly-fil
Marissa Saneholtz & Michael Dale Bernard, “She was lost to her dreams as flowers cascaded upon her.” (Neckpiece), Copper, steel, aluminum, silver, maple, vitreous enamel, powder coat, lacquer
Vincent Pontillo-Verrastro and Sharon Massey, Plume, Copper, PLA, graphite, enamel, rare-earth magnets
Catherine Chandler & Sonya Scott, Holding, Sterling Silver, Patina
Olga Starostina & Corey Ackelmire, Anthropormorphism, Silver, Aluminum, Copper, Wood
Thomas Mann & Wayne Werner, Venus, marriage of gold, silver, micarta precious & semiprecious gems, brass
Christina Byrne & David Lee, Pretty Pretty Please, sterling silver, sterliumplus, simulatedgarnet, sprayfoam, paint, resin
Tom Muir & Caitlin Skelcey, Expel, ABS Plastic, Sterling Silver, Automotive Paint and Clearcoat
Mette Saabye & Pernille Mouritzen, Objects pf Desire 1-3, Wood, paint, string
Linda Savineau & Steve Shelby, Sluggish Meanderings, Hammer printed brass, 3D printed nylon (SLS), driftwood