I met with Blythe Barton from Jean Isaac's Dance Company for a fitting of the Sculpture to Wear- she will choreograph movements inspired by this restrictive yet animated sculptural work for a video shoot in November. Here's just a peek as she swept past the camera... you will have to stay tuned for the finished [...]
Featuring approximately 130 works by over 80 recognized San Diego and Southern California artists, this silent and live art auction is a great opportunity to collect exceptional works of art and support OMA and the artists at the same time. The Art Auction Event takes place at OMA on October 26, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. [...]
A good turn out for the Metalsmithing demonstrations at Mingei on Saturday! Great ideas and teamwork by the Mingei Staff, thank you most to Jackie Hwang, the coordinator. Here you will find photos of arriving, demonstrating, instructing and departing the museum. Thank you to Lisa Slovis for the use of the stand up vice, and [...]
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of all things metal at Mingei Museum! Talk to local artist-metalsmiths and blacksmiths about the past and future of metal, view demonstrations of different techniques, grab a seat at an anvil and see what it’s like to “forge” clay, participate in a family tour of Struck by Modernism and catch an exclusive [...]
This year, the Pure Flight earrings were available to the stylists dressing the Celebs for the Emmys, here is Michael O'Connor, jewelery and style expert, showing the earrings! click here for video: Pure Flight at the Emmy's
To celebrate the new exhibition, Forging On, Mingei has invited 3 metalsmiths to demonstrate their craft, at a family event on October 5 from 1-4. I will be demonstrating Anticlastic Raising. A METAL AND BLACKSMITH FESTIVAL Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of all things metal! Talk to local artist-metalsmiths and blacksmiths about the past [...]
A contemporary style, rough and radiant, with natural diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia. This High Impact Ring features a 1.2ct lustrus grey rough diamond, surrounded by 6 accent Silvermist Diamonds TM set in 100% recycled/refined Sterling silver
Made for the upcoming show season, this new Feather Wrap Cuff nestles nicely on the wrist, designed ergonomically to flex and fit right at the joint. Hand made of hammered 18k gold and set with 6 diamonds accenting the ridge, 0.16ct tw. Available at the trunk show at Terra Firma Gallery in Sonoma this weekend!
Made for a lucky Birthday girl, the bright color contrast of these fair trade trillion cut Peridot and Amethysts are enhanced by setting them in (100% recycled) gold, highlighted by darkened silver, to make dramatic stiletto earrings:
Featured on the OMA Website, this bold and stylish cuff bracelet was made just for the OMA Art Exhibition and Auction: Featuring work by over 80 artists this silent and live art auction is a terrific opportunity to collect exceptional works of art while supporting OMA at the same time.The Art Auction exhibition opens October [...]
