Presented in context with Metalsmith’s Exhibition in Print (EiP) 2007 and selected objects on view from Framing · The Art of Jewelry, this juried exhibition democratizes the experience of art jewelry. Many of the concepts inherent in pieces of art jewelry remain vague or abstract until the viewer becomes the wearer. But this transmission, and subsequent transformation, is typically not possible in a museum setting. For this exhibition, jurors Rebecca Scheer, Rachelle Thiewes and Namita Gupta Wiggers asked artists to put aside preciousness and create work that audiences are invited to touch, try on and engage.

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Major Support for this exhibition provided by:



Additional support provided by:
Rotasa Foundation

RELATED PROGRAMMING

MEMBER EVENT
Member Preview Reception
Friday, January 18, 6:30-8:30 PM

ARTISTS FORUM
Touching Warms the Art
Saturday, January 19, 12 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION
Extending the Conversation:
A Call and Response Exhibition
Saturday, January 19, 2 PM

EXCELLENCE IN CRAFT LECTURE
Arline Fisch
Elegant Fantasy: A Journey Through Textile Techniques in Metal
Thursday, January 24, 7 PM

SPECIAL EVENT
Action/Re-Action Runway Show
Wednesday, January 30, 7 PM

WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
Fiber Freak Jewelry
Sunday, February 17, 12–5 PM

Images (top to bottom):
Anastasia Azure, When Formed, 2006; monofilament - dimensional weave, hand-woven on loom, color pigment inlay; photo courtesy of the artist
Mindy Herrin, Abstracted Fruit necklace, 2007; gasket, rubber, imitation grapes, cold connections, photo courtesy of the artist
Liaung Chung Yen, Changeability #1 (Ring), 2007; plastic; photo courtesy of the artist
Eliana Arenas, Full Body Elongation, 2005; colored layered tulle, monofilament; 69 x 15 x 9 inches; photo courtesy of the artist