EXPO ‘Monochrome Noir’ – Velvet da Vinci Gallery, San Fransisco (USA) – 9 Janv.-17 Fevr. 2013

9 January – 17 February,  exhibition ‘Monochrome Noir’  at Velvet da Vinci Gallery, San Fransisco, CA, U.S.A.

Curated by Michael Dale Bernard and Tara Locklear -  Artists’ reception Friday, January 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Monochrome Noir features work that boldly flaunts deep fields of black and that is punctuated with the perfect placement of a single color. These contemporary jewelry artists rely on the sleek, darker side of the monochromatic view. Often using found or recycled materials, much of this work presents a narrative inspired by geography, architecture, historical motifs, and decorative arts. The exhibition installation will also include portraits featuring the jewelry from Monochrome Noir by North Carolina photographer Becky Parker. This collection of jewelry and portraits alternates between punk and formal, irreverent and elegant. The show includes 22 artists from the United States, Estonia, and The Netherlands.

Participating artists:
Allyson Bone — Sara Brown — Ashley Buchanan — Kat Cole — Gabriel Craig — Michael Dale Bernard — Arthur Hash — Sarah Holden — Yevgeniya Kaganovich — Tara Locklear — Nick Mullins – Katie Poterala — Réka Fekete — Marissa Saneholtz – Loring Taoka — The Opulent Project — Robert Thomas Mullen — Tanel Veenre —  Stephanie Voegele — Sarah West — Laura Wood — Leia Zumbro

Reka Fekete Brooch

Reka Fekete Brooch

Sarah West Bracelet

Kat Cole « The Land Below » Necklace

Tanel Veenre « I read to know that I am not alone » Brooch

Arthur Hash: « Void » Brooch

Ashley Buchanan « Inside & Out » Earrings

 Sarah Holden « Balls » Brooch

Michael Dale Bernard « Berry Alive Cluster » Ring

Michael Dale Bernard « True Blue Vintage Drop » Brooch

Katie Poterala Necklace (Affliction Series)

Katie Poterala earrings

 Sara Brown « Claim » BroochLeia Zumbro « Squiggle » Brooch

Tara Locklear Necklace

Nick Mullins « Fleeting 5″ Neckpiece  (detail)

Stephanie Voegele « Purple Gem Double Loop » Brooch

Stephanie Voegele « Purple Loop Gem » Ring

Yevgeniya Kaganovich « Small Yellow Sprout Brooch » (Plastic Bag Wearable Series)

Yevgeniya Kaganovich « Red Berry Necklace » (Plastic Bag Wearable Series)

Loring Taoka ‘Disassembled Chain’ Brooch

The Opulent Project Necklace

Robert Thomas Mullen « Waterline » Brooch (back & front)

 

 

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