once again, i left my jewelry in san francisco, part 1

gossamer knot necklaces by uniform natural

the opening reception for fault lines at rare device was great - the work is strong and everything looked fantastic together. the space was packed and busy all evening and i got to talk to lots of lovely people, including the other artists in the show - molly mcgrath (molly m designs), martha mcquade (uniform natural), and carol gilbert (yorktown road). their work is wonderful - really excellent designs - modern, innovative, thoughtful, and beautifully crafted. i loved all the folds, pleats, layers, abstracted shapes, lines, and the colors, both bright and subdued. here are some of my favorite pieces:

rectangle dress by uniform natural

vortex earrings by molly m designs

vortex laser cut print by molly m designs

layered pleat sling by yorktown road

distressed scarf by yorktown road

you can see (and purchase) more of the show here.

finally, a huge thank you to all the fans who attended. it's always such a pleasure to meet people who like and support my work. and, another big shout-out to all my friends who came - thank you!

thanks for reading - more tomorrow!

oh my, SF!

i am flying to san francisco tomorrow afternoon and i am psyched! not only do i get to go to my opening at rare device, one of my absolute favorite stores/galleries, but i get to see some dear friends, my cousin, and other things that i love love love, like:

two shows at velvet da vinci - chased and repoussed and rob jackson - the eloquent nail - not to mention, their regular selection of art jewelry.

suzanne pugh

rob jackson

the cartier in america exhibition at the legion of honor - a retrospective of cartier jewelry. here's a link to a great article about the show.

i also hope to get over to berkeley to visit shibumi gallery and see the tina rath show.

tina rath

...and details on fault lines:

fault lines
opening reception friday, march 19, 7-9pm
show runs through may 2
rare device
1845 nw market st.

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is it a drawing or is it jewelry?

i made this necklace last week for my show at rare device. i've been thinking about making this chain since i completed two necklaces with similar chains for the barns show back in the fall. i started making these links last summer when i made the "this is awkward" series for the stimulus project at sienna gallery. i really had no idea then how it would become so important to me now. making the chain is not rocket science, in fact it's so simple, but i find it incredibly appealing and satisfying. i had the idea to hang it on the wall in different formations because it reminds me so much of a drawing.

this necklace will be on view at rare device as part of the group exhibition fault lines, opening friday, march 19.

more images on flickr.

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