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John B. Gilliam (aka Ben)'s Groups
Welcome, Ben Gilliam
Latest Activity
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) joined The Justified Sinner's group
Thinking Out Loud
A group where you can post your bench problems and issues for discussion and comment.It's open and can be used to ask technical questions or post solutions, tips or ideas which you think might be of use to other members.See More
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) joined Miriam Rowe's group
Piece Progressions
"Piece Progressions" is an online exhibition featuring a variety of art and craft media. The exhibition illustrates the large variety of materials and processes involved in making a complete pieceSee More
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) joined Harriete Estel Berman's group
Craft Forward Symposium by ASK Harriete
The Craft Forward Symposium 2011 is April 1-3, 2011 at CCA. ASK Harriete will briefly review the lectures and panels.See More
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) joined Brice Garrett's group
Plastic + Metal
Plastic + Metal will be highlighted on Crafthaus from March 13 - April 13. This online exhibition shows different perspectives on how Crafthaus members are applying plastic and metal to craft objects.Curated By: Brice Garrett See More
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) joined Pat Morrow's group
Studio Sanctuaries - Part 2
Few things are more important to an artist than their workspaces. Part sanctuary, part workshop, part hang-out: This exhibit honors our studio spaces where we spend most of our time.
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) joined Brigitte Martin's group
Co:Operation Tableware
An exhibition featuring work by pairs of artists who develop, and cooperatively create a set of functional (or nonfunctional) tableware. Exhibited at Fancy Gallery, Seattle during the SNAG conference 2011. Online exhibition in 2 parts.
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) commented on Michelle Pajak-Reynolds's blog post LASER Cutting 101 with Phil Renato Part 3"Michelle,
Looks like the experience really change your perspective on this technology. A follow question to Christine's, have you looked into "farming out" the cutting to a company like Ponoko (or similar)?
Ben"
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben) is now friends with Nina Gibson, Catherine Chandler and Cynthia Del Giudice
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Greenville, SC
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- -South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. I have been at SCGSAH since 2001 teaching Metals and Jewelry and team teaching Bronze Casting, 3-D Design and Junior Sculpture. I started teaching in 1993. I've taught at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia ,PA as an instructor in the Foundations Department and the Pre-College Program . I also taught Metals and Jewelry at Rowan University.
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Most of my work focuses on designs influenced by natural
forms. Things such as a tangle of vines or a vertebra have always fascinated me. These are many times simple components whose combinations allow for seemingly complex structures. I try to follow this same idea when constructing my own work.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://johnbgilliam.com/home.html
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- silversmith, silver, metalsmith, alabaster, educator
John B. Gilliam (aka Ben)'s Photos
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 11:31am on November 26, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through December 15, 2013.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I'll post a response that i'm working on to these questions tomorrow when i get home."
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Assuming there is no technical difficulties there will be a SlideShare Powerpoint with the original recorded audio to automatically advance the images.
This will be for the Professional Development Seminar programming from Sacred Cow, Purple Cow,…"
Ann Thompson replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Will there be a podcast of the seminar Harriet? Would love to have heard it...or maybe a transcript?"
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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