April 15 – May 8, 2016
Artists’ Reception: Friday April 15, 6-8pm
Velvet da Vinci’s third group exhibition focusing on the ancient form of ear adornment and its current production in the realm of contemporary art jewelry.
Featured Artists:
Carolina Andersson, Jill Baker Gower, Lynn Batchelder, Kristin Beeler, Jesse Bert, Elisa Bongfeldt, Ashley Buchanan, Raissa Bump, Liz Clark, Kat Cole, Nikki Couppee, Cara Croninger, Lisa Crowder, Lisa and Scott Cylinder, Donna D’Aquino, Anna Davern, Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Sandra Enterline, Nicolas Estrada, Joanna Gollberg, Caroline Gore, Liisa Hashimoto, Brandon Holschuh, Daphne Krinos, Maia Leppo, Tara Locklear, Kristin Lora, Judy McCaig, Owen Mclnerney, Jillian Moore, Robert Thomas Mullen, Seth Papac, Meghan Patrice Riley, Cynthia Rohrer, Vina Rust, Yuka Saito, Biba Schutz, Caitie Sellers, Karin Seufert, Leslie Shershow, Rachel Shimpock, Eric Silva, Jan Smith, Boline Strand, Amy Tavern, Julia Turner, Lauren Tickle, Myung Urso, Aric Verrastro, Sam Woehrmann, April Wood, Mizuko Yamada, Sayumi Yokouchi
![Yuka Saito, Luminous-T, Polyester, sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Saito.jpg)
Yuka Saito, Luminous-T, Polyester, sterling silver. Photo: Ralph Gabriner
![Daphne Krinos, Myra earrings, oxidized silver, ruby doublets, diamonds, smokey quartz](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/KrinosRuby-doublet-and-smokey-quartz-earrings700.jpg)
Daphne Krinos, Myra earrings, oxidized silver, ruby doublets, diamonds, smokey quartz
![Anna Davern, Rocks Earrings, Sublimate printed steel, sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-03-13.13.39.jpg)
Anna Davern, Rocks Earrings, Sublimate printed steel, sterling silver
![Jan Smith, Folded Form, Sterling Silver, pearls](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JanSmith-1b-Folded-Form1-8x10.jpg)
Jan Smith, Folded Form, Sterling silver, pearls
![Eric Silva, Antler Earrings, Brass, Antler](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/EricSilva1.jpg)
Eric Silva, Antler Earrings, Brass, Antler
![Brandon Holschuh, Earrings, Oxidized sterling silver, black spinel, diamonds, 14k gold](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BrandonHolschuh1.jpg)
Brandon Holschuh, Earrings, Oxidized sterling silver, black spinel, diamonds, 14k gold
![Karin Seufert, Earrings n.T. no 415, PVC, silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/KarinSeufert415Branded.jpg)
Karin Seufert, Earrings no 415, PVC, silver
![Vina Rust, Aerenchyma Earrings, Sterling silver, 18K & 14K gold](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Rust.jpg)
Vina Rust, Aerenchyma Earrings, Sterling silver, 18K & 14K gold
![](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/neogemtexturedstudslg.jpg)
Nikki Couppee, Studs, Plexi, brass, sterling silver, fine silver
![Seth Papac, Thon Hoops, 18k Gold plated silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SethPapacgoldhoopsBranded.jpg)
Seth Papac, Torn Hoops, Vermeil
![Meghan Patrice Riley, Waft Earrings, Nylon-coated steel, sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MeghanPatriceRileyWaft.jpg)
Meghan Patrice Riley, Waft Earrings, Nylon-coated steel, sterling silver
![Aric Verrastro, Garden Earrings steel, sterling silver, 14k gold, thread, acrylic paint](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Verrastro.jpg)
Aric Verrastro, Garden Earrings steel, sterling silver, 14k gold, thread, acrylic paint
![April Wood, Scalloped Fan Hoop Earrings, Steel, silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/scalloped-fan-hoop-earrings.jpg)
April Wood, Scalloped Fan Hoop Earrings, Steel, silver
![Liisa Hashimoto, Yellow Square Chair with Shadow Earring, Silver, brass, acrylic paint](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Liisa-HashimotoYellow-Square-chair-with-Shadow-Earring.jpg)
Liisa Hashimoto, Yellow Square Chair with Shadow Earring, Silver, brass, acrylic paint
![Lauren Tickle, $16.00, Currency Converted, US Dollars, Silver, Monofilament](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tickle.jpg)
Lauren Tickle, $16.00, Currency Converted, US Dollars, Silver, Monofilament
![Lynn Batchelder, Teardrop Stud, Steel, silver posts](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Batchelder.jpg)
Lynn Batchelder, Teardrop Stud, Steel, silver posts
![Tara Locklear, Fancy Flats Collection FFVII, Broken skateboards, sterling silver, stainless steel](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/TaraLocklearFancyFlatsVII-shot1.jpg)
Tara Locklear, Fancy Flats Collection FFVII, Broken skateboards, sterling silver, stainless steel
![Raissa Bump, 4 Hemisphere Earrings, Oxidized sterling silver, red glass beads](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bump.jpg)
Raissa Bump, 4 Hemisphere Earrings, Oxidized sterling silver, red glass beads
![Cara Croninger, Drops, Polyester resin](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Croninger.jpg)
Cara Croninger, Drops, Polyester resin
![Nicolas Estrada, Guava Skulls, Guava wood, silver, gold, quartz](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Estrada2.jpg)
Nicolas Estrada, Guava Skulls, Guava wood, silver, gold, quartz
![Carolina Andersson, 96 Dogwood Cluster Earrings, Sterling silver, 24k gold, freshwater pearls](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Andersson.jpg)
Carolina Andersson, Dogwood Cluster Earrings, Sterling silver, 24k gold, freshwater pearls
![Jillian Moore, Red Stretched Droops w/ Chrome Lips, Polymer clay, paint, resin](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JillianMoore1.jpg)
Jillian Moore, Red Stretched Droops w/ Chrome Lips, Polymer clay, paint, resin
![Robert Thomas Mullen, Earrings, Sea Shell, antler, coral, petrified Alaskan white pine, crustacean and silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_3672b.jpg)
Robert Thomas Mullen, Earrings, sea shell, antler, coral, petrified Alaskan white pine, crustacean and silver
![Julia Turner, Ballast Earrings (Walnut/Pink), Walnut and sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC4012.jpg)
Julia Turner, Ballast Earrings (Walnut/Pink), Walnut and sterling silver
![Donna D'Aquino, Large Steel Structure Earrings. Steel, 18ky gold](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DAquino.jpg)
Donna D’Aquino, Large Steel Structure Earrings. Steel, 18ky gold
![Myung Urso, E2 Earrings Random II, Found objects, ss, thread, lacquer](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Urso.jpg)
Myung Urso, Earrings Random II, Found objects, ss, thread, lacquer
![Sayumi Yokouchi, “NOIRE” Stud Earring Series, Oxidized silver, diamonds](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Yokouchi.jpg)
Sayumi Yokouchi, “NOIRE” Stud Earring Series, Oxidized silver, diamonds
![Maia Leppo, Silicone Flower Posts steel, silver, silicone rubber](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Leppo-flower-cord-earrings.jpg)
Maia Leppo, Silicone Flower Posts steel, silver, silicone rubber
![Ashley Buchanan, 6pc Chain Dangles - Light Grey Gradient$200Brass, powder coat, st silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Buchanan.jpg)
Ashley Buchanan, 6pc Chain Dangles – Light Grey Gradient, brass, powder coat, silver
![Kat Cole, Box Hoops Yellow, Steel, sterling silver, enamel](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Cole.jpg)
Kat Cole, Box Hoops Yellow, Steel, sterling silver, enamel
![Kristin Beeler, Magdalena's Pearls, 18k, pearl, ink](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Beeler.jpg)
Kristin Beeler, Magdalena’s Pearls, 18k, pearl, ink
![Jill Baker Gower, 3D Doily Dangle, Oxidized steel, bronze Infused, argentium sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Baker-Gower.jpg)
Jill Baker Gower, 3D Doily Dangle, Oxidized steel, bronze Infused, argentium sterling silver
![Rachel Shimpock, Crumb Studs, Sterling silver, copper, vitreous enamel](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Shimpock.jpg)
Rachel Shimpock, Crumb Studs, Sterling silver, copper, vitreous enamel
![Owen McInerny, Floral Studs, Oxidized sterling silver, gold, cz](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/McInerny.jpg)
Owen McInerney, Floral Studs, Oxidized sterling silver, gold, cz
![Kristin Lora, Striped Branded Earrings, Sterling silver, fishing flies](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/KristinLoraStripeyBranded.jpg)
Kristin Lora, Striped Branded Earrings, Sterling silver, fishing flies
![Caitie Sellers, Fancy Hoops, Argentium sterling silver, copper mesh](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CaitieSellersFancyHoops1000.jpg)
Caitie Sellers, Fancy Hoops, Argentium sterling silver, copper mesh
![Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Morning Legacy, Polymer, sterling silver, map pin](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Jeffrey-Lloyd-DeverBranded-copy.jpg)
Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Morning Legacy, Polymer, sterling silver, map pin
![Caroline Gore, Tri-Cone Earring, Oxidized sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Gore_tri_cone_earring1000.jpg)
Caroline Gore, Tri-Cone Earring, Oxidized sterling silver
![Sandra Enterline, SE1 Fringe Earring, Sterling silver, steel, 18k gold](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sandy5.jpg)
Sandra Enterline, Fringe Earring, Sterling silver, steel, 18k gold
![Leslie Shershow, Tampa , Silver, brass, copper, paint](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Leslie-ShershowTampa1Branded.jpg)
Leslie Shershow, Tampa , Silver, brass, copper, paint
![Cynthia Rohrer, Sliding Away, Sterling silver, 14K gold post](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CROHRER_sliding-away1000.jpg)
Cynthia Rohrer, Sliding Away, Sterling silver, 14K gold post
![Judy McCaig, Ojos Negros, 18k gold, silver, citrine, gold leaf, resin](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JudyMcCaig-Ojos-NegrosBranded.jpg)
Judy McCaig, Ojos Negros, 18k gold, silver, citrine, gold leaf, resin
![Joanna Gollberg, Stick & Circle Earrings, Lapis, chalcedony, 18K yellow gols, sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JoannaGollbergLapisBranded.jpg)
Joanna Gollberg, Stick & Circle Earrings, Lapis, chalcedony, 18K yellow gold, sterling silver
![Biba Schutz, 1-ANT-2 UP Earrings, Antler, oxidized sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BibaSchutz.jpg)
Biba Schutz, 1-ANT-2 UP Earrings, Antler, oxidized sterling silver
![Boline Strand, Pomegranate Primadonna Earrings, 18k, 14k, and 22k yellow gold, ruby, carnelian, garnet, amethyst, ink sapphire, carnelian](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BolineStrand-5558-1000.jpg)
Boline Strand, Pomegranate Primadonna Earrings, 18k, 14k, and 22k yellow gold, ruby, carnelian, garnet, amethyst, ink sapphire, carnelian
![Amy Tavern, Tension Earrings, brass, sterling](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/AmyTavernTension1000.jpg)
Amy Tavern, Tension Earrings, brass, sterling
![Sam Woehrmann, Chrysoprase Earrings, Gold, chrysoprase](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Woerhrman.jpg)
Sam Woehrmann, Chrysoprase Earrings, Gold, chrysoprase
![Jesse Bert, Small Oval Drops , sterling silver, Antique ivory from piano keys (1911 or prior) rivets](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bert.jpg)
Jesse Bert, Small Oval Drops , sterling silver, Antique ivory from piano keys (1911 or prior) rivets
![Elisa Bongfeldt, Oval Fringe Earrings, Oxidized sterling silver, 14k gold](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Bongfelt.jpg)
Elisa Bongfeldt, Oval Fringe Earrings, Oxidized sterling silver, 14k gold
![Lisa Crowder, Cutout Hoops, 14k gold vermeil](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Crowder.jpg)
Lisa Crowder, Cutout Hoops, 14k gold vermeil
![Lisa & Scott Cylinder, Triad Earrings #2, Silver, bronze, celluloid, blue onyx, lapis lazuli, paint](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Cylinder.jpg)
Lisa & Scott Cylinder, Triad Earrings #2, Silver, bronze, celluloid, blue onyx, lapis lazuli, paint
![Liz Clark, Leaf Bloom, Oxidized sterling silver](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Clark.jpg)
Liz Clark, Leaf Bloom, Oxidized sterling silver
![Mizuko Yamada, Earrings, Aluminum](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MizukoYamada1.jpg)
Mizuko Yamada, Earrings, Aluminum, sterling silver