The sale cometh
A few pieces of my spread for the spring jewelry sale–my last one here at Purdue. I managed to compile 41 pieces to sell, which might be a new record for me.
We have 2.5 weeks of school left here and between that and the sale I’m pretty much a grumpier version of my normal self. I am really excited to report that this coming Monday, April 14th, Jessica Calderwood is coming to Purdue to give a lecture and demo on her work processes. I REALLY like her work, so I’m looking forward to meeting her (and letting the enameling students learn from someone who knows what she is doing…) This is the first time since PAJAMA’s formation that we have brought in a visiting artist from outside the university to work with us. Very exciting, since this is mainly what PAJAMA was made to do.
Tonight I spent some time pursuing the new online show hosted by Ethical Metalsmiths called “Composting Good and Evil”
As I was browsing, I paused at this piece by Kerianne Quick:
Of course, the teeth, but there is also the idea of matriarchal heritage in this piece, which really draws me in.
I just have this mental image of a woman moving through her life, and as one mother figure passes, the ring is given to the next in line…an act of passage to a new stage if you will…and that at some point in her life, one woman might wear all these rings for a moment, before passing them onto the next generation…I want these rings to be a performance piece…
You are lucky to be able to meet Jessica! She went to ASU as a grad student while I was an undergrad. It was great to be able to learn from her…she is amazing!
Good luck with the sale!
Lynette said this on April 8th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Yeah, we lucked out that she is at Kent State this semester, which is about a 6 hour drive from us. I’m really looking forward to it!
borderlinebarbie said this on April 9th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Looks awesome-wish I could have been there to see the sale and participate! I didn’t know you guys had finally arranged for a visiting artist! Again, wish I could be there! At least we should get to visit soon
Michelle said this on April 11th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
We might try to get Kiff Slemmons to come during maymester. I’ll let you know…maybe you can come for that one!
borderlinebarbie said this on April 11th, 2008 at 8:37 pm