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Co:Operation GARNISH

Can the metal and jewelry field overcome its division and send out a much-needed signal?

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 cooperatively arranged by Rachel Timmins and Brigitte Martin.

Please join this group to stay informed !! This is the official exhibition blog.

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An exhibition traveling to the following locations: 

  • Pop-Up during SNAG Conference, Boston - May 20-23, 2015 (details to follow)
  • Crafthaus, online exhibition (excerpts) - June 15 - July 15, 2015
  • Velvet da Vinci, San Francisco, CA - Aug 19 - Sept 20, 2015
  • Equinox Gallery, San Antonio, TX - Oct 16 - Nov 15, 2015
  • Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD - Dec 11, 2015 - Jan 8, 2016
  • Brooklyn Metal Works, Brooklyn, NY - Feb 5 - Mar 4, 2016
  • New: April 1 to June 25, 2016 @ Thomas Mann's I/O Gallery, New Orleans

Additional venues currently under deliberation.

Premise:

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.

      Call for Artists (detail information)

      Entry Form & Checklist (includes downloadable pdf form)

      Deadline for submission entry: Feb 15, 2015
      (via DropBox to cooperationgarnish@hotmail.com )

      Discussion Forum

      Getting the CoOp Garnish Show Ready for Boston!

      Started by Brigitte Martin Apr 22, 2015. 0 Replies

      Getting things ready for Boston is in full swing by now, all artists contracts have been sent out and Rachel and I are currently in the process of fine tuning the exhibition side of things.Priscilla Mouritzen and Mette Saabye "Objects of Desire", Wood, paint, string, various sizesAs many of you may have seen, CoOp Garnish will be part of the Adorned Spaces POP UP exhibition at the…Continue

      Tags: Priscilla, Timmins, Mouritzen, Mette, Saabye

      A Fresh Start

      Started by ROY Jan 3, 2015. 0 Replies

      Mindy Eshelman, a Hollywood Costume Designer and I, a metal artist, have been working on a collaborative "art garnish" since August.It has been a humorous way to rekindle an old friendship.The project has mutated many times, at the chopping block for months and, finally,I think the work is coming together!Never finished or editing:We are still brainstorming through texts, studio hook-ups and meeting at a local coffee shop.Continue

      Tags: #mindyeshelman

      On the power of collaboration - CoOp Garnish Interviewed on Klimt02

      Started by Brigitte Martin Nov 11, 2014. 0 Replies

      Co:operation Garnish - an interview with Rachel Timmins and Brigitte Martin on the power of collaboration.Editor: Sanna SvedestedtIn the open call for Co-operation Garnish you describe a troublesome gap between artists from different backgrounds. Do you see this division as a global…Continue

      Tags: Garnish, CoOp, Klimt02, Sanna, Svedestedt

      25 e-mails

      Started by Linda Savineau Oct 13, 2014. 0 Replies

      Well, when initially Steve Shelby posted this:"This will be a challenge for me (1) because I have never done any kind of collaboration, and (2) I will be collaborating with someone whose work Ireally don't like, and if it's a good match-up, they don't like my work either! " ,I was really intrigued and I contacted him. And yes, after a few mails we decided we could hit it off as 2 totally different personae !.Now,some 2 months later, we've exchanged 25 mails, discussed 3 projects and we're…Continue

      Exciting news: Thomas Mann Gallery has been added to the gallery lineup

      Started by Brigitte Martin Sep 26, 2014. 0 Replies

      Rachel and I are happy to welcome Thomas Mann's I/O Gallery in New Orleans to the roster of exhibiting galleries for the CoOperation Garnish project!You may have heard this announcement during yesterday's…Continue

      Tags: Orleans, New, venue, project, Rachel

      Co:Op Garnish Radio Interview Live on Sep 25

      Started by Brigitte Martin Sep 9, 2014. 0 Replies

      We are happy to announce that Rachel and I will be appearing on the wonderful Jay Whaley Metalsmith Benchtalk Radio Show. We will be talking about our Co:Operation Garnish project, how we came up with the idea, what the project is about and our plans moving forward.The radio show will be LIVE on air September 25, 2014 @ 6PM EST / 3 PM Pacific.…Continue

      Tags: Timmins, Brigitte, Martin, Rachel, garnish

      About Brigitte Martin

      Started by Brigitte Martin Aug 12, 2014. 0 Replies

      Brigitte Martin, a native of Germany, apprenticed with a German Master Goldsmith after working for Sotheby's and an international Contemporary Fine Art Gallery.In 2008, Martin created the international online social network CRAFTHAUS to foster camaraderie and professional exchange within the international craft community. As the site’s editor she works closely with the membership to help…Continue

      Tags: SNAG, call, artists, garnish, cooperation

      Entry Form & Checklist Cooperation GARNISH

      Started by Brigitte Martin Aug 8, 2014. 0 Replies

      Co:Operation Garnish - Submission Form Can't copy/paste the form ? Request emailed .doc or pdf formats from: cooperationgarnish@hotmail.comI. Information about applicant team: A) Name: Address: email: website: phone: B) Name: Address: email: website: phone: I. Title of Artwork:   II. Media: III. Dimensions (in inches): IV. Photo Credit: _________________________.The submitting artists grant full permission for their images to be used in all promotional efforts the exhibition…Continue

      Tags: Brigitte, Timmins, Martin, call, artists

      Call for Artists "Cooperation Garnish"

      Started by Brigitte Martin Aug 8, 2014. 0 Replies

      An exhibition traveling to the following locations:  Pop-Up during SNAG Conference, Boston - May 20-23, 2015 (details to follow)Crafthaus, online exhibition (excerpts from core exhibition) - June 15 - July 15, 2015Velvet da Vinci, San Francisco, CA - Aug 19 - Sept 20, 2015Equinox Gallery, San Antonio, TX - Oct 16 - Nov 15, 2015Baltimore Jewelry Center, Baltimore, MD - Dec 11, 2015 - Jan…Continue

      Tags: call, artists, cooperation, exhibition, crafthaus

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      Comment by Brigitte Martin on September 1, 2015 at 5:12pm

      This is interesting. Thanks American Craft council for bringing this book to our attention!

      "Forget the image of the artist as the ultimate soloist, expressing his or her highly individual vision. In his new book, Come Together: The Rise of Cooperative Art and Design, Francesco Spampinato explores a new generation of artists and makers who are working together, creating inventive work across creative disciplines." - See more at: http://craftcouncil.org/post/francesco-spampinato-rise-cooperative-...

      Comment by Brigitte Martin on August 18, 2015 at 11:45am

      Velvet da Vinci just sent out the announcement for the CoOperation Garnish exhibition opening this Friday! http://crafthaus.ning.com/profiles/blogs/co-operation-garnish-to-op...

      Image: Billie Theide & Brooke Marks-Swanson, Specimen B (Brooch), Vintage linen postcard, cotton, plywood, pewter, recycled sterling silver, 18K gold dust, turquoise.

      Comment by Brigitte Martin on April 27, 2015 at 9:58am

      Here's our electronic postcard ! Fee free to copy and post :)

      Comment by Brigitte Martin on March 6, 2015 at 3:07pm

      Rachel Timmins and I are very pleased to announce the 18 collaborative artist pairings for the Co:Operation Garnish Core group:

      Suzanne Amendolara & Dan DiCaprio,

      Christiana Byrne & David LeeA

      Catherine Chandler & Sonya Scott

      Brian Ferrell & Jillian Moore

      Emily Gill & Jaime Sawka

      Peter Hoogeboom & Maja Houtman

      Nicole Jacquard & Annie Fensterstock

      Satomi Kawai & Nikki Couppee

      Thomas Mann & Wayne Werner

      Bruce Metcalf & Evin Dubois

      Tom Muir & Caitlin Skelcey

      Mette Saabye & Pernille Mouritzen

      Linda Savineau & Steve Shelby

      Olga Starostina & Corey Ackelmire

      Billie Jean Theide & Brooke Marks-Swanson

      Rachel Timmins & Brigitte Martin

      Aric Verrastro & Randy Long

      The above artist group represents the CORE GROUP of the garnish exhibition project. This is the part of the exhibition that will travel to every single gallery location (unless a piece gets sold on the way).

      Thank you again to all the artists who worked jointly together and committed to this project. It was a great pleasure seeing all your work and we look forward to an exciting exhibition cycle.

      Rachel Timmins & Brigitte Martin

      Comment by Brigitte Martin on February 26, 2015 at 12:19pm

      Rachel and I have finally FINISHED jurying the Core Group for the Co:Operation Garnish exhibition! This specific group will travel to every single exhibition location: San Francisco, Baltimore, Brooklyn, New Orleans, San Antonio and Boston!

      Jurying this part of the exhibition was not easy and we do not envy the galleries for the jurying that they will all need to do in order to individualize their own Garnish Exhibitions. Y'all made the jurying process really tough! We have a total of 18 very diverse pieces chosen out of over 80 collaborative entries that we received. Applicants can expect their e-mail notifications from us by the end of next week and we'll also post the list of names for our Core Group of Garnish Collaborators with some promotional images next week as well. Just tying up some last minute lose ends right now. Notification for artists and galleries will go out next week.

      Thanks to everyone who took on this challenge! Your positive responses are truly overwhelming - in the best way!

      Comment by Brigitte Martin on February 16, 2015 at 8:45am

      The CoOperation Garnish deadline was yesterday and Rachel​ and I are swamped with the many wonderful projects you folks created collaboratively over the past months! Entries came in from all over the US, Canada, South America and Europe, with many people working across city/state/country borders. Very impressive job you guys! We are currently wading though bucket loads of entries putting things together for the jurying phase which comes up next. Thanks so much to all who submitted, we hope you enjoyed the project. We will send out your individual entry confirmations asap.

      Comment by Steve Shelby on February 1, 2015 at 6:03pm

      Thanks Rachel. I agree about third person; I never have felt comfortable writing that way, but some venues require it. Now I have some sense of direction. I think we'll both write our own version, then do whatever mix and match editing we can bot agree on.

      Comment by Steve Shelby on February 1, 2015 at 5:28pm

      Linda Savineau and I are getting our project near completion, and working on the entry. Neither of us can quite get a handle on what is wanted for the joint statement. Should it be written so it appears to be narrated by a third party talking about the two artists, or in first person, with each artist writing about it from their individual point of view? Do any of you have a good example of such a joint statement?

      Comment by Brigitte Martin on January 25, 2015 at 9:08am
      Update: The first few entries have started to come in, Rachel and I are very excited! The other great news is that our project has definitely spread well beyond US/Canada participation. We received info and inquiries from Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, UK, Germany, Holland, Argentina and just this morning: India! Seems like makers are truly eager to work together and overcome their differences. We couldn't be happier and prouder. Carry on!!
      Comment by Anne Morgan on September 26, 2014 at 6:12am

      I'm a little late to the party but this sounds fab. Wondering if I'll be able to find someone to work with in time?

       

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