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My artwork is riddled with symbolism and hidden meanings, and everything I create has a purpose. Every motif or series holds a universal expression, and it must tell the reader a story while serving a function. The majority of my influences stem from ancient cultures that were not only connected to nature, but who also took pride in craftsmanship. They knew something most contemporary humans do not, quality not quantity. At the time jewelry items were created using traditional methods. Life was much simpler then, and mass production was not a factor. Their items of adornment revolved around realities, legends, and myths. By creating superstitions around these fabrications, they would transform wearable items into psychological entities. The jewelry and clothing they wore affected their thought patterns as well as behavior, and would also greatly reflect in their rituals. My passion is to merge and integrate these old meanings with our modern time. I have made it my mission to research the ancient spirituality that has been lost to most of us for a long time... By valuing modesty and kindness, I have devoted myself to society by using my art as an influence. It is my hope to create a sort of revolution; that one day my work may bring all of us back to Mother Earth. I Feel the further we stray from nature; the more our civilization will crumble as we strive for something to believe in. Within these fallen crumbs lies a message; one may doubt a higher power, but energy will always exist.
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Posted on March 17, 2011 at 12:49pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Finally, It's done!
My web site - proper web site that is!
Just still have to add music, but it is up and running! Finally!
Building a site is harder than I thought it would be! No wonder they charge so much.
Well, here it is - the link:
I hope anyone who reads this,…
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View an excerpt of the recently published Humor in Craft Book:
Featuring 12 +1 images of humorous craft artwork from around the world and the artists' commentary about the role humor plays in their work.
Fun for all!
Humor in Craft Online Exhibition.
You can purchase a mug like the one on the cover image. Nice gift!
The book has a website where you can look up exhibitions and other events around the book:
Listen to a fun 30 minute radio interview with the author on the Eclectic Author's Showcase!
Brigitte talks about what it was like working with the artists and reads some fun excerpts.
I have always thought that the back of a jewelry piece is as important as the front. If you feel the same way, consider sending images of the front and backside of your brooches to Lorena Angulo asap. Lorena is looking for images to place in a future crafthaus online exhibition!
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Ross Annels receives 2012 crafthaus scholarship award.
Ross started blogging about his experiences on crafthaus!
NCECA Board member Sam Chung selected longstanding crafthaus member Kala Stein to receive the first NCECA/crafthaus Scholarship.
Kala has started her crafthaus blog: 2012 NCECA/crafthaus Emerging Artist Report!
Bifei Cao is 2012 SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
A native of China, Bifei graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and received his MA degree at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, before receiving an MFA in jewelry and metals program at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania under Lynda LaRoche.
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Colorado Metalsmithing Association presents:
::: CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate. :::
When: July 20 - 22, 2012
Where: The Steamplant. Salida, CO
We think you will agree that we have some inspirational and…
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CustomMade is a marketplace for creating custom items in cooperation with North American-based production shops. Consumers come to CustomMade in search of fine custom jewelry including custom rings,…
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Here's "Spinning Steel" from R. Weis' CD "Excitable Audible" with an exploration of a sculpture by Atticus Adams. Two artists working with commonplace materials: Weis samples and composes with the sound of steel kitchen bowls and Adams sculpts…
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Your work is spectacular. It really shows all of your thoughts in your artist statement. I can see all the care and energy that went into your work. I really appreciate your philosophies and believe in your passion. Well done!
I was so excited to meet you because I am going to a jewellery show this weekend, but alas, it is not SNAG. I am going to Munish to see Schmuck. I will hopefully make it to SNAG when I am back in North America next year. I am so glad you like my work. I have a new necklace you might like, I should have pictures soon.
I LOVE your profile picture, your corsette and necklace are devine. I look forward to meeting you one day. :)
Rickson
Good to see your work! I have a book for you to look at; we need to have coffee or something. You should come to the museum on Fridays, I'm always there after 6.
Amanda