Metal Magic - Chasing and Repousse
August 12, 2009 - August 30, 2009
Lecture: Wednesday, August 12 at 4:00 AM
Reception: Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00 PM
An exhibition of 18 artists who share a passion for these ancient metalworking techniques. Completely individual, some artists reflect traditional roots, while others have a more modern approach. The show coincides with the publication of a book on traditional and non-traditional chasing and repousse by Nancy Megan Corwin, in which many of these artists are represented.
Artist List:
Candace Beardslee,
Jessica Benzaquen,
Davide Bigazzi,
Charles Lewton Brain,
Lucinda Brogden,
Nancy Megan Corwin,
Garri E. Dadyan,
Christina A. Gebhard,
Catherine Gilbertson,
Liza Nechamkin Glasser,
Catherine Grisez,
Cheri Lewis,
Keith Lewis,
Billie Lim,
Linda Kindler Priest,
Komelia Hongja Okim,
Suzanne Pugh,
and Katja Toporski.
![]() Linda Kindler Priest Roadrunner Double brooch in 14 karat yellow gold and silver with diamonds and natural smoky quartz crystal. ![]() | ![]() Billie Lim 'Golden Moon' Necklpiece in 22k gold, sterling silver, shakudo, and Tahitian pearls. ![]() | ||
![]() Katja Toporski Ring in oxidized sterling silver, fine silver, 14k gold, and amethyst. ![]() | |||
![]() Billie Lim 'Crescent Moon Surf' Neckpiece in 22k gold, 18k gold, shakudo, black fresh water pearls, black sapphires, and black lava rock. ![]() | |||
![]() Billie Lim 'The Curious Carp' Neckpiece in 22k gold, 18k gold, coin pearl, and seed pearls. ![]() | |||
![]() Charles Lewton Brain 'Prairie' Brooch in steel, 18k gold, sterling silver, and doublee. ![]() | ![]() Charles Lewton Brain 'Icarus' Two-piece brooch set in 18k gold doublee, sterling silver, and wooden support wall mount. ![]() | ||
![]() Keith Lewis 'Pink Bunny with Tusks' Pin in sterling silver, fine silver, 24k gold leaf, enamel, pearls, and mica. ![]() | ![]() Keith Lewis 'Dark Hearts That Stain' Pin in sterling silver, 24k gold plate, and garnets. ![]() | ![]() Keith Lewis 'Descend' Pin in sterling silver, 18k gold, and Limoges & basse-taille enamel. ![]() | |
![]() Catherine Grisez 'Squirt' Necklace in sterling silver, aventurine, labradorite, and amazonite with steel display base. ![]() | ![]() Catherine Grisez 'Retreat' Necklace in sterling silver and rose quartz with steel display base. ![]() |
We may have other items from this exhibition which are not shown online and some white-dot items can be special ordered. Please call or come by!