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MELODY ARMSTRONG
- Female
- REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
- Canada
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MELODY ARMSTRONG
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Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Studio
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Professional Artist, Jeweller and Jewellery Instructor
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.melodyarmstrong.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry
- If "other" - what media do you work with?
- STERLING SILVER, TITANIUM, NIOBIUM, GOLD, COPPER, ENAMEL, GEMSTONES, OIL PAINT, ETSY.
BIO and ARTIST STATEMENT
BIO
Melody Armstrong graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design with Distiction, majoring in Jewellery and Metal in 1999. Working with silver, gold, titanium, and stones, Melody’s style is best described as Industrial-Organic. Melody maintains a professional studio and is the jewellery instructor
and artist in residence at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Melody Armstrong's recent accomplishments include having two pieces selected for “Dimensions 2011” exhibition, and receiving the Merit Award; being selected for “Prairie Excellence: The Today and Tomorrow of Prairie Craft” exhibition; being published in "Art Jewelry Today 2" by Schiffer Books, "Art Jewelry Today 3" by Schiffer Books, "Anodized!" by Lark Books and "New Rings: 500+ Designs from Around the World" by Nicolas Estrada; and receiving an "Independent Artists Grant" from the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Melody will have a full article in the January 2012 issue of “Art Jewelry Magazine”.
ARTIST STATEMENT
“What is particularly distinctive about my jewellery is its naturalness of form, free from fashionable compromise and extravagance. My jewellery designs testify to the textural dynamic and technical volition behind my work, seemingly to have evolved from organic origins taking on an industrial influence. The ever changing interplay of colors and textures creates dynamic contrasts – evoking a vividness of exquisite dimensions – is rich, alluring and of the utmost elegance.”
MELODY ARMSTRONG's Photos
Comment Wall (23 comments)
- At 2:37pm on December 4, 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!
- At 1:41pm on August 21, 2012,
Mina Andujar said… Hi Melody! Thank you for adding me as a friend. Your work is gorgeous.
- At 1:33pm on December 10, 2010,
Laura GC said… thanks!
- At 10:45am on September 29, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
- CONGRATULATIONS :-)))
ETERNALISM CHOKER is featured in the Gallery of the November issue of Art Jewelry!
- At 3:56pm on August 5, 2010,
Rickson said… - Hi Melody,
Oh thanks! yep your Etsy images and links all show up and work fine! So no worries, must be something on your end. Also thanks for your participation with the Craft Canada group!
Rickson
- At 12:15pm on August 2, 2010,
Pat Morrow said… - Congratulations on your grant!
- At 11:08pm on July 23, 2010,
Glen Guarino said… - Hi Melody, Congrats on receiving the grant.
- At 2:21pm on July 20, 2010, Rickson said…
- Also how did your link your Etsy page to Crafthaus? :)
Rickson
- At 1:49pm on July 20, 2010, Rickson said…
- Hi Melody, you have amazing work. Congradulations on recieving the Independent Artists Grant from the Saskatchewan Arts Board! I would like to invite you to post a discussion about it on the Canadian Craft group. http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/canadacancraft I'm sure our readers would love to hear what the Arts Board is about and how you went about applying.
Best,
Rickson
- At 3:48pm on July 19, 2010,
James Thurman said… - Thanks for looking me up!
MELODY ARMSTRONG's Videos
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
Sandra Murray left a comment for Pat Morrow"Hi Pat, Thank you for your friendship! It's nice to connect with you on Crafthaus. :-)"
Pat Morrow commented on Pat Morrow's group Signature Work"Tom - time to pick one - you have many that would work for Part 2"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog post290° - The first of the Scottish degree shows
It is that time of year again, when the degree shows in Scotland all kick off. As usual, the roll is started by Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design - DJCAD for short. Regular readers of my blog will know that Dundee is my favourite Scottish city and has been for many, many years, so it is something of a surprise to realise that until last…See More
Tammy Young Eun Kim left a comment for Casey Sheppard"Dear Casey, thanks for the add and your kind words! I enjoy your work also! Love the scarlet hairdo :)"
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Third time's the charm...
I keep trying to write this blog and get it posted but I seem to run into self inflicted road blocks. I was hoping to have something running by Wednesday. First, I have 2 computers and Ive done bits and pieces on them both. Second, I cant seem to find a wifi hook up when I need it or when I have the draft I want to post. On top of that, there's been very little time away from the conference or visiting family for me to go onkine. Finally, when I was going to post this afternoon, the battery…See More
Pat Morrow replied to Pat Morrow's discussion Signature Work - Part 2 in the group crafthaus online Exhibitions"Get your entries in by June 1!"
Mindy Recht posted a blog postHot Rocks and Heavy Metal - an invitation to celebrate jewelry and design in NYC
As part of NYCxDesign, the NYCEDC is sponsoring this fab event. All those interested in design and jewelry are welcome Please join us on May 21st - 7-9pm...Consumers, designers and jewelers from all over the world flock to 47th Street -the “Diamond District”- to find stone dealers, casting houses, raw materials, and inspiration. Join the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the 47th Street BID and CJ Recht for Hot Rocks and Heavy Metal, an evening of presentations and cocktails at…See More
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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