The New Zealand Jewellery Show - Regal Casting Awards

The results are up for the finalists.  This year seems to be an Auckland sweep. Congratulations to Gillian Deery, Nadene Carr, Kvetoslava Flora Sekanova.  I am honored to be a member of this gang.

I submitted this piece after working and working on a planned masterpiece... that refused to let itself come into being.  I had been twiddling away on this piece (pictured) between melt downs on version A, B and C of afore mentioned failed masterpiece.  All the good stuff happens when you are not trying.  From the sound of it Nadene and Gillian also had similar, last minute changes of heart when it came to the work that they eventually entered.  I think that judge, Lisa Walker, might have sniffed out the blah-fuck moments.

http://www.jewelleryshow.co.nz/2010-regal-castings-jewellery-awards-finalists

"Topography of Metal" Now accepting entries from the sunny shores of Lake Erie

There is a call for entries for a jewellery show in my hometown, and I thought I would pass along the good word. 

Now accepting entries for "Topography of Metal"
at Tap Studios/Gallery M in Cleveland, OH
Oct. 150 Nov. 19, 2010
Curated by Susan Skoczen

Topography of Metal is an exhibition to investigate and discover jewelry and metal artists who explore the manipulation of the surface of metal. This manipulation can be either purely associated with alteration of the metal and/or the addition or use of other non-traditional materials

Gallery: Tap Studios / Gallery M is a unique studio and exhibition space dedicated to the creation and promotion of art jewelry. We offer a regular program of exhibitions featuring national and international artists in an eclectic setting based in Cleveland’s Asia Town neighborhood. A program of classes and workshops is scheduled on an on-going bases. www.tapstudios.com

Curator: Susan Skoczen is a studio jeweler in Cleveland, OH. Her work has been shown in San Francisco, Massachusettes. Texas and New York. She also teaches jewelry/metalsmithingaroundtheClevelandarea.Inaddition to making and showing her own work, she has been a curator and.or juror for such shows as Cain Park Arts Festival in Cleveland Hts, OH, “In Between” and “After Hours” show at The Reinberger Galleries, The Cleveland Institute of Art, was Chair of the SNAG student show, “On the Verge”. www.susanskoczen.com

Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all artists over the age of 18. All entries must be original, completed within the last three years and accurately be represented in jpeg images. Works not meeting these criteria will not be exhibited. Work not to exceed 24” x 24” x 24”

Theme: “Topography of Metal” is an exhibition to investigate and discover jewelry and metal artists who explore the manipulation of the surface of metal. This manipulation can be either purely associated with alteration of the metal and/or the addition or use of other non-traditional materials.
Format: All entries will be juried from high-resolution (300 dpi) jpeg digital images on CD. Maximum 3 pieces, each with a detail image, if necessary.

more info:
  http://www.klimt02.net/showcase/index.php?item_id=18615

ENTRIES DUE: July 9, 2010
Notification of Artists: Sept. 17
Shipping/Delivery of Accepted Work: Oct. 1-6
Exhibition Dates: Oct. 15- Nov. 19
Opening Reception: Oct. 15, 6-9pm R
Return of Work: Nov. 20-24

Lineage - Raewyn Walsh

Raewyn Walsh introduces her new work at Masterworks, June 9th.  6pm.  

Rumour has it, the show is a bit familiar and a little new.  

We are all very excited to see how her work has progressed.