30 Swedish Artisans Forge Metal Into Unique Jewelry & Objects for Local Exhibition at Sculpture To Wear Gallery.Lifestyle/Fashion Editors, Calendar Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2002 The metalwork metalwork. Copper, gold, and silver were probably fashioned into ornaments and amulets as early as the Neolithic period. Goldwork and silverwork have since employed the talents of leading artisans and artists in making jewelry, plate, inlays, and sculpture. designs of 30 Swedish artists This is a list of Swedish artists.
The name "Bergamot Station" dates back to 1875 when it was a stop for the Pacific Electric rail system which served the Los Angeles area from 1875 to 1953. Arts Center April 21 - May 16, 2002. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Consulate General consulate general n. pl. consulates general The consulate occupied by a consul general. of Sweden in Los Angeles and Sculpture To Wear Gallery, which has hosted the most widely acknowledged and respected artisans in International Contemporary Art Jewelry of today. This show was inspired by the recent exhibition of the Vikings at the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles. Taking note from the Vikings, the participating contemporary artists have extended the limits and pushed the traditional barriers of metal in creating unique jewelry pieces, hollowware hol·low·ware or hol·lo·ware n. Items of usually metal tableware, such as bowls, pitchers, teapots, and trays, that serve as containers or receptacles. Noun 1. and one-of-a-kind sculptural objects. These modern-day explorers have pioneered a novel way of making a fashion statement or creating timeless objects through the manipulation of metal and the incorporation of unexpected materials. The 85+ piece collection offers a refreshing approach to visual expression. For interest and balance, some pieces are designed in a more traditional Swedish style, with a sleek, elegant sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. in bright sterling Silver, while others, such as Emma Rapp's unexpected combination in a sensational "bunny fur" bracelet with sequins and sterling charms, offers both an adornment, as well as a collector's item. Included in this rare exhibition are six artisans from the LOD Lod (lōd), city (1994 pop. 51,200), central Israel. It is also known as Lydda. Its manufactures include paper products, chemicals, oil products, electronic equipment, processed food, and cigarettes. collective in Stockholm, who have combined their resources to present the finest silver hollowware, art jewelry, wrought iron and industrial metal design from Sweden. LOD's success has evolved through its collaborative approach, innovative design and technical sophistication. The collective's unified, nurturing environment has allowed its member artists to realize their creative ideas as complete pieces and objects -- the work of 3 of the six are part of the permanent collection at the National Museum in Stockholm. Galleri Metalum, also in Stockholm, represents independent artist Mona Koczkas-Fallberg. Platina pla·ti·na n. Platinum, especially as found naturally in impure form. [Spanish, diminutive of plata, silver, plate, from Vulgar Latin *plattus; see plate.] , a boutique-inspired studio and gallery in Stockholm, represents the balance of the artists, whose work is featured in the exhibition. Sculpture To Wear Gallery is located in Bergamot Station Art Center at 2525 Michigan Avenue, #C2, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday or by private appointment. For further information contact: Lisa M. Berman: www.sculpturetowear.com or Mardi de Veuve: www.swedishoffices.org. |
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