Pins for Sale!!!

The Piecemeal Jewelry shop is up and running on Etsy so you can now purchase these colorful gem pins! There are ten different shapes and five colors. Only $10 each or 3 for $25.

Go to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/piecemealjewelryshop or contact me at piecemealjewelry@gmail.com to place an order.  

You can also purchase pins at the Alice Rose holiday gift shop in Bryant Park as well as at Megagem in Hudson, NY!

pyramid

pavilion

quartz 

diamond 

trapezoid

emerald

crystal 

rhombus

mono

geode

what, wear, work

The opening reception of "what, wear" seems like a distant memory...

Below are some images of the install and three finished pieces. They are all made of cast resin, plastic chain, and faux gold leaf. There was a bit of a learning curve and some time constraints but all in all I am excited about the possibilities of working with new materials and processes.

The show will be up until December 7th.

And, and, there will be a wee encore at the holiday/open studio event at Spark Workshop (where Arielle and I share a space), 33 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY on December 8th. Come, come!

what, wear

My exhibition partner in crime, Andrea Miller, and I have been overdue for a show together. But, we wait no more...

...our upcoming exhibition "what, wear" at Brooklyn Metal Works, opens in less than two weeks!

The opening reception will be held November 10th, from 7-9pm. The exhibition will remain up until the end of the month. Brooklyn Metal Works is located at 640 Dean Street, Brooklyn, New York.

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I am working on three new pieces for the exhibition. I am experimenting with different techniques and materials than I am used to, making rubber molds and casting in resin. Here are two process images to give you a little sneak preview.

clay parts covered in deliciously pink silicone

clay parts and found objects with their first layer of rubber

Come to the exhibition/check back here for images of the finished work!

Campaign for Wool event Bryant Park/new business ventures

September was a busy month for Arielle and I. We were asked to design and build a few key elements for the Campaign for Wool event on September 27th in Bryant Park. There were many components to this event. We were responsible for creating a fence to house 30 sheep for the day, transforming the fountain into a wooly sculpture, and wrapping 13 trees in brightly colored wool. 

From budget approval to final product we had just under three weeks to get complete and install our work. We were able to move into a new studio just in time to get started. Spark Workshop Brooklyn is now home to our new joint ventures and individual businesses.  

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The fence was collaboratively conceived. We were asked to design the fence using clear plexiglass panels. The concept was to put the sheep on display as opposed to a farm or petting zoo. 

We had the added challenge of building the fence so that it would be easily constructed on site within a limited timeframe. We also wanted the fence to break down and pack up for use on other sites. 

A final challenge was that due to park regulations, we were unable to put anything into the ground. 

We came up with a modular design that used dados, grooves, posts, and concrete blocks to create a secure and stable structure. 

We hired local woodworker, Iris Lasson, to fabricate the wood posts and railings

We cast over forty concrete bases in reusable molds 

The post cap became a key structural element 

We were able to take more creative control with the fountain. Our concept was to highlight the beautiful fountain by making wool fiber seem like water. 

We built wooden structures out of plywood and then wrapped them in wool fabric so that we were easily able to attach wool fiber. 

Here are images of the fountain installation:

The event was one day only. We came in the evening to take everything down and pack up what needed to be shipped for future events. 

Check out this link (one of many) to read about the event: 

http://www.bizbash.com/campaign_for_wool_turns_fountain_into_giant_art_installation/new-york/story/24453/

Pins!

look look! finally these pins are ready! and soon they will be for sale on etsy. 

i will keep you posted...

At Your Service

Niki Johnson and I have been collaborating on a curatorial adventure for the past year which has manifested into the exhibition At Your Service. This exhibition examines the cultural and social significance of the plate as it is interpreted through the work of six artists (Niki and myself included).

The opening reception for the show was last night at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison and we had a really great turnout and many a kudos.

Take a look at the exhibition website (link below) to see images of the artwork, read essays by contributing writers, and learn more about the amazing community (like my ever-wonderful parents!) that helped make this project a reality.

Also, we have some lovely plate-themed jewelry and an exhibition catalogue for sale! Who doesn't love a good souvenir?!

http://atyourserviceexhibition.wordpress.com/

Niki has done an incredible job putting this site together and has been such an energetic and positive force to work with. 

And wait, there's more...!

Here is a link to a little video that Jim Escalante put together of me setting up my piece, Light and Shadow, in his studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xyo_xRiMXM&feature=youtu.be

P.S.

Comings and Goings won Best in Show!
It is nice to know that the people living with this thing enjoy having it around!

Many thanks again to SculptEVV and to everyone who made this project possible through their support and hard work.

C'est fini!

Comings and Goings is complete!

My trusty assistant Anthony and I arrived in Evansville, IN late Friday June 1st to install for Sculpt EVV. After two and a half days of hard work which included digging four holes in gravel, mixing and pouring concrete, lifting a big structure in place, and climbing to the top of the piece to screw in brackets, the last coat of paint went on and we were finished.

We were fortunate to meet the most amazingly generous, helpful, and kind people. Many thanks to the city of Evansville and to everyone that helped make this possible.

lincoln logs!

three coats of polyurethane

all packed up

concrete posts in the ground at the site

the frame is assembled and bolted in place

time for the signs to go on!

and with the wonderful Rachel, a student at the University of Southern Indiana, who spent many hours lending an extra pair of hands, and taking photos of all the sculptures during installation

et voila! all painted and tools put away!