|
THE JURY 2018 See all the judges here. Charles Lewton-Brain: Artist Goldsmith, Educator, Foldforming Pioneer Merle White, Editor, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine Brigitte Martin, Editor at large, American Craft Magazine; Executive Director, The Furniture Society; Past President, SNAG 2018 WINNERS FIRST PLACE: Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S. “Twist Ring” 18k yellow gold. Photos by David Terao SECOND PLACE: Alex O’Connor, www.alexoconnorsilver.co.uk, St. Just, Cornwall, England, U.K. “Song Vessels” (25 x 20 x 8 cm) and “Bora/Mo (Dawn/Dusk)” (27 x 30 x 7 cm). Sterling silver. Photos by Paul Mounsey. THIRD PLACE: Sharon Stafford, sharonstaffordmetals.com, Arlington, MA, U.S. “Opened” (38 x 38 x 5.7 cm). Copper INNOVATION AWARD: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S. "Orchid Chastity Couture” (1.5 x 1.2 x .9 meters). Forged steel, bronze, semi-precious gemstones. HONORABLE MENTION: Deb Karash, www.DebKarash.com, Asheville, N.C., U.S. “Corsage #4” (9 x 7 x 2.5 cm) Argentium silver; copper; brass; graphite infused plastic; Prismacolor pencil. HONORABLE MENTION: Curtis Bohn, West Chester, PA., U.S. “Twisted” (25.5 x 25.5 x 66 cm). Steel, brass. Photos by Jim Lawson. 2018 Jurors' Choice Selections In random order Idelle Hammond-Sass, www.idellehammond-sass.com, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S. “Forest Dawn” mixed media with copper Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K. “Climbing Roses Clock” (27 cm overall) Copper, clock parts, garnet Mary Watson, www.maryandspencerwatson.com, Prospect Heights, IL, U.S. “Squirt” (8.9 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) Australian opal, sterling, coral; photo by Larry Sanders Mary K. McIntyre, www.marykmcintyre.com Toronto, Ontario, Canada. “Small Georgia Neckpiece” (14 x 11 x 3 cm) Bronze, Japanese cotton cord Paul Wells, London, England, U.K. “Concentric Ring” (9.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm) Copper Mary Watson, www.maryandspencerwatson.com, Prospect Heights, IL, U.S. “Flight Club” (8.25 x 8.9 x 1.27 cm) Sterling silver, peridot, carved buffalo bone; photo by Larry Sanders Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Oakland, CA, U.S. “Bars and Stripes” (19 x 5.7 x .8 cm). Sterling silver; photo by George Post Bruce Hartman, creekreflections.com, Carlisle, PA, U.S. “Pearl Ring” (25 x 17.5 cm) Sterling silver, pearls Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, Canada “Thalli” (19 x 16 cm). Niobium, sterling silver; photo by Brennan Letkeman Holland Houdek, www.hollandhoudek.com, Rochester, NY, U.S. “Cerebrum C. Cristata (Cerebellum Replacement)” (13 x 17 x 15 cm). Copper, Swarovski crystals, patina; photo by Tom Burazin Ginger Seiple, Hilliard, OH, U.S. “Cage Box – Homage to the Master” (Box: 8.9 x 6.7 cm; Insert: 5 x 4.8 cm) Sterling silver, fine silver, 18k gold, Ethiopian opals, sphene. Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada “Star Pin Iron Pyrite” (9.4 x 5.2 x .1.2 cm) Copper, sterling silver, titanium, iron pyrite Darcie Beeman-Black, www.darciebeemanblack.com, Memphis, TN, U.S. “Horn Island 34” (43 x 20 cm). Copper, silver Paul Wells, London, England, U.K. “Android Spectacles” (13 x 4 x 15 cm). Sterling silver, 18k yellow gold; photo by Anastasia Young Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K. “Crackled Wave” (16 x 7.5 x .9 cm). Copper, vitreous enamel, crackle glaze Taehyun Bang, Lawrence, KS, U.S. “Bottari (Korean for ‘package’)” (15.25 x 15.25 x 15.25 cm) Copper Ema Tanigaki, www.ematanigaki.com, Alburquerque, NM, U.S. “Jellyfish Form Vessel” (12 x 12 x 9 cm). Copper, glass enamel; photo by John L. Healey Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Oakland, CA, U.S. “Alhambra Necklace” (38 x 14.6 x .47 cm) Sterling silver; photo by George Post Matthew Mauk, www.matthewmauk.com, Madison, WI, U.S. “Succulent” (30.5 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) Enamel, copper, silver, gold, wood, cubic zirconia, pearls; photo by Jim Escalante Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K. “Fragile Nature Installation” (Leaves: 8 x 7 cm on average).Copper foil, vitreous enamel, clear acrylic blocks, steel pins Karen Lockton, Silverstone, England, U.K. “Pair of Feather Foldformed Multiway Candlesticks” (9.5 x 10 cm). 935 Argentium silver; photo by Simon Martin Photography 2018 SPONSORS Thank you to our 2018 sponsors for making this event possible! Rio Grande Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine The Paper Hammer The Makery 2018 results video created by Francesca Watson   |
Represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Archives
May 2023
Categories |
RSS Feed
