EXPO ‘BIJOUX! 2015’- Norton Museum, West Palm Beach (USA) – 26 Fevr.-1er Mars 2015

‘BIJOUX! 2015’,  Norton Museum of Art

The fourth annual exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewelry by international artists.

Preview Party:  Wednesday, February 25, 2015 / 6 PM

 

ARTISTS
Noy Alon, Israel	Matt Lambert, USA
Selvaggia Armani, Italy	Amy Lemaire, USA
Annemieke Broenink, NL	Tara Locklear, USA
Ashley Buchanan, USA	Elizabete Ludviks, Canada
Theresa Burger, South Africa	Marina Massone, Argentina
María Carelli, Argentina	Naomi Mcintosh, Scotland
Avital Coorsh, Israel	Giuliana Michelotti, USA
Kate Cusack, USA	John Moore, United Kingdom
Donna D’Aquino, USA	Grainne Morton, Scotland
Nirit Dekel, Israel	Kathleen Nowak Tucci, USA
Jeffery Lloyd Dever, USA	Gülnur Özdaglar, Turkey
Maria Eife, USA	Inni Pärnänen, Finland
Leslie Ann Genninger, Italy	Kim Rawdin, USA
Liat Ginzburg, Israel	Meghan Patrice Riley, USA
Jed Green, United Kingdom	Biba Schutz, USA
Tzuri Gueta, France	Sara Shahak, Israel
Mia Hebib, USA	Inbar Shahak, Israel
Aki Ichiriki, Japan	Frank Tjepkema, Netherlands
Reiko Ishiyama, USA	Maria Tsimpiskaki, Greece
Sally Kay, USA	Myung Urso, USA
Alyssa Dee Krauss, USA	Elise Winters, USA
Shay Lahover, Israel	Laura Wood, USA

 

Nirit Dekel

Reiko Ishiyama

Inni Parnanen

Maria Carelli

 

Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 – USA
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Baltimore American Craft Council show (USA) – 21-23 Fevr. 2014

Baltimore  American Craft Council show Feb. 21-23, 2014.

 

ENAMEL jewelry (click to get the list of exhibitors) :

Christy Klug – Booth: 1601 Lisa Crowder - Booth: 1403

Kimberly Geiser – Booth: 2411

Wendy McAllister Booth # 2104 -  enameled brooches

Christine Simpson-Forni - Booth: 1309

etc, etc, etc …..

 

 

Jewelry Metal (click to get the list of exhibitors) :

 Ashley Buchanan -  Booth: 419

BongSang Cho – Booth: 226

Petra Class -  Booth: 505

Donna D’Aquino – Booth: 600

Lori Gottlieb – Booth: 229

Tara Locklear - Booth: 602

Sydney Lynch - Booth: 422

Lauren Markley – Booth: 3207

So-Young Park -  Booth: 215 Meghan Riley – Booth: 302

Biba Schutz – Booth: 405

Kiwon Wang – Booth: 516

Beverly Tadeu - Booth: 2205

 etc, etc, etc …..

 

Jewelry Non-Metal (click to get the list of exhibitors)

Janine DeCresenzo – Booth: 222

Ford & Forlano  -  Booth: 406 Gustav Reyes - Booth: 410

Myung Urso – Booth: 207

etc, etc, etc ……

 

American Craft Council

Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD

American Craft Council

1224 Marshall Street NE.
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EXPO ‘Donna D’Aquino’ – Quirk Gallery, Richmond (US) – 31 Oct.-30 Nov. 2013

Inside the vault at Quirk Gallery : Donna D’Aquino – Oct 31 – Nov 30 -

« My current body of work connects my interest in drawing and jewelry using wire as I would use charcoal. The work consists of a series of wearable pieces that reflect an exploration of line, form, volume, movement, structure, geometry, space, light and shadow.

Two of the primary influences for this body of work were The Modern or New Jewelry Movement, which began in Europe in 1970, and the Constructivist Movement, which took place during the early part of the 20th century, primarily in Russia. The influence of these two movements, coupled with my interest in architectural structures, form the basis for this body of work.  »

 

 

Quirk Gallery
311 W BROAD ST.
RICHMOND, VA 23220
(804) 644 – 5450
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Donna d’AQUINO – sur le fil du bijou

Donna d’Aquino

« My current body of work connects my interest in drawing and jewelry using wire as I would use charcoal. The work consists of a series of wire bracelets and brooches that reflect an exploration of line, form, volume, movement, structure, geometry, space, light and shadow.

Donna D’Aquino ‘in line‘ 12L wire bracelet n°85-steel- 6inch wide, 3 1/4 high

Two of the primary influences for this body of work were The Modern or New Jewelry Movement, which began in Europe in 1970, and the Constructivist Movement, which took place during the early part of the 20th century, primarily in Russia. The influence of these two movements, coupled with my interest in architectural structures, form the basis for this body of work.
Although the Russian Constructivist Movement was very broad and encompassed many different mediums, it is their methods of construction that I find most engaging. They extended the formal language of abstract design into practical design. They introduced different materials such as construction lumber and plastics, to explore new approaches to space and movement.
I am also greatly influenced by the Modern or New Jewelry movement, which took place in Europe from 1970 through the 80′s. Fundamental to this movement was the concept of pushing the boundaries that traditionally defined jewelry. My work is very much influenced by the minimalist European approach to design, which is expressed by an accent on formal elements, and integration of non-precious materials. I strip the designs to their essentials, while sometimes adding a touch of playfulness. I appreciate their spontaneity and direct response to the materials.
It is also important to me that my jewelry exists off the body as well as on the body. When these objects are not being worn they are hung on the wall as a three-dimensional drawing floating in space. Optimally, light is projected from above the pieces to create shadows; this interaction with the wall adds a further dimension to the work.
The size of the pieces are perceived differently on the body than on the wall. On the wall they appear small within the architecture. On the body they appear large and quite dramatic as a result. The pieces are transformed depending on their context. The wearer is reminded of the piece with every movement of their arm and body; it takes commitment to wear these pieces. This duality of function/positioning and the scale of the forms is meant to challenge western traditions of jewelry. »   (at VelvetdaVinci)

MFA, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 2000

Donna D’Aquino -  ‘in line’ 18L wire bracelet n°41-silver – 5 x 7 1/4 inch

« work in line » : « This body of work is based on line and the act of drawing. I use wire in place of charcoal or pencil to create three-dimensional drawings for the body and wall. The work is inspired by interior and exterior architectural structures such as bridges and telephone towers.
It is important to me that an object function both on and off the body. These pieces when not being worn are meant to hang on the wall by a single nail as a drawing floating in space.
I am interested in pushing the boundaries that traditionally define western jewelry. »

Donna D’Aquino wire bracelet n°88 – steel – 6inch high & 7inch wide

Donna D’Aquino ‘in line’ 5L wire bracelet n°59 -steel, plastic-dip, 5,5inch high x 5,5inch wide

Donna D’Aquino ‘in line’ 21L wire booch n°53 -steel, plastic-dip, 5inch high

Donna D’Aquino Red wire bracelet n°14 -Steel,plasti dip- 7inch high, 7inch wide

Donna D’Aquino ‘in line’ 17L wire bracelet n°16- silver- 6,5inch

 

EXPO ‘FERROUS’ – Velvet da Vinci Gallery, San Francisco (US) – 1er Mars-14 Avril 2013

FERROUS | Velvet da Vinci Contemporary Art Jewelry and Sculpture Gallery | San Francisco -

March 1 – April 14, 2013

(David Choi bracelet)

Jewelry in a New Iron Age by 60 International Artists

Velvet da Vinci San Francisco exhibition
March 1 – April 14, 2013
Artists’ reception Friday, March 1, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m.

FERROUS, an exhibition of jewelry using iron, steel, and steel alloys. Although the use of iron dates back more than two thousand years, this humble material is more commonly used for agriculture and industrial purposes than adornment. A significant exception is the Berlin Iron Jewelry of the early 19th century. The Prussian Royal family funded the uprising against Napoleon by encouraging wealthy citizens to exchange their precious gold and silver for intricately fabricated iron jewelry.Intricacy is just one aspect the 60 artists of FERROUS explore with this versatile material. Known for its strength and lightness, the steel and iron jewelry of FERROUS is both rusty and shiny, sheet and wire, bejeweled and modest. The exhibition will take place simultaneously at Velvet da Vinci Gallery in San Francisco and as a virtual exhibition at crafthaus online. In May FERROUS will travel to 18Karat Gallery in Toronto, Canada as part of The Society of North American Goldsmith’s annual conference.

 

 

Participating artists:
Nanz Aalund, USA –  Anne Achenbach, Germany –  Dauvit Alexander, Scotland –  Talya Baharal, USA –  Michael Berger, Germany –  Lisa Bjorke, Sweden –  Aaron Bray, USA –  Elizabeth Callinicos, UK –  Melissa Cameron, USA/Australia –  David Choi, USA –  Kat Cole, USA –  Dialogue Collective, UK –  Andy Cooperman, USA –  Donna D’Aquino, USA –  Jaclyn Davidson, USA –  Ann Catrin Evans, Wales –  Maureen Faye-Chauhan, Australia –  Fekete Réka, NL –  Mirla Fernandes, Brazil –  Peg Fetter, USA –  Rebekah Frank, USA –  Motoko Furuhashi, USA –  Susie Ganch, USA –  Elliot Gaskin, USA –  Janna Gregonis, USA –  Dana Hakim, Israel –  Masako Hamaguchi, UK –  Tom Hill, USA/UK –  Heejin Hwang, USA –  Rob Jackson, USA –  Mary Frisbee Johnson, USA –  Lisa Juen Sinnott, USA –  Satomi Kawai, USA –  Maya Kini, USA –  Amy Klainer, USA –  Jenny Laidlaw, UK –  Lorena Lazard, Mexico –  Roxy Lentz, USA –  Timothy Information Limited, UK –  Kasja Lindberg, Sweden –  Tara Locklear, USA –  Sarah Loertscher, USA –  Drew Markou, UK –  Judy McCaig, Spain/Scotland –  Lindy McSwan, Australia –  Chris Nelson, USA –  Iker Ortiz, Mexico –  Claudio Pino, Canada –  Jo Pond, UK –  Suzanne Pugh, USA –  Meghan Patrice Riley, USA –  Mackenzie Sala, USA –  Natasha Seedorf, USA –  Sondra Sherman, USA –  Marjorie Simon, USA –  Melissa Stiles, USA –  Barbara Stutman, Canada –  Tore Svensson, Sweden –  Sarah West, USA –  Katie Wright, UK

Donna D’Aquino : Red/Black Necklace

 Helen Shirk: Neckpiece

Alexander Dauvit : Three Post-Apocalyptic Cocktail Rings

David Choi Brooch

Maureen Faye-Chauhan: Stainless steel Octahedral brooch

Sarah West – Coney Island/RCA Brooch

Susie Ganch : Pendant

Mirla Fernandes Eu sou a medida II/Fe (I am the measure/Fe) Necklace

Drew Markou Rust and Space Brooch #1

Tara Locklear – Faux Real KJ Lane Replica Earrings

Marjorie Simon First Thoughts on Miami Foliage Neckpiece

Sondra Sherman Study Valeriana Brooch

Barbara Stutman Boutonniere #11

Jennifer Laidlaw No use in crying over spilt milk Necklace (detail)

Lindy McSwan Day 7 NYC v2.1 and v1.2 Brooches

Dana Hakim My Four Guardian Angels Brooch

Meghan Patrice Riley Interstitial II Necklace

Kat Cole 405 Summit Catalog of Belongings Neckpiece

Kat Cole The Land Below – Winter Neckpiece

Sarah Loertscher Structure Neckpiece #13

Amy Klainer Safety Chain Necklace

Suzanne Pugh Brooch

Roxy Lentz Neckpiece

 Lisa Bjorke Frigg Brooch

Reka Fekete Juggling Brooch

 Lisa Juen I Make You Look Successful Brooch/Neckpiece

 Claudio Pino INOX Reverie Ring

Michael Berger Kinetic Ring

Motoko Furuhashi – Sentiment Brooch

Timothy Information Limited -  Gone Brooch

COUP de COEUR : Donna d’AQUINO work in lines

Donna d’AQUINO

« The work that I’ve been making since 1998 is very direct; there’s minimal soldering, and it’s all done by hand without it being overly technical. My approach with the dip is exactly the same. I open the can of Plasti Dip®, mix it, dip the jewelry, then let it set overnight,« . She points out, « This is a highly toxic material to breathe so I wear a mask. »

Donna d’AQUINO‘s work has been influenced by a fascination with architecture, the Russian Constructivist Movement of the early 20th century, and The Modern or New Jewelry Movement of the ’70s in Europe, which pushed the boundaries of what defined jewelry.

« I strip the designs to their essentials while sometimes adding a touch of playfulness. I do use some sterling and gold but primarily I’m applying the color to steel. Interior and exterior architectural structures used for building skyscrapers, bridges, and telephone towers all inspire my work. My original training was in graphic design – I wanted to be an illustrator, and I think that’s why most of my work is either black, white, or grey. Dipping was a way to incorporate a touch of color. I chose red because it’s dramatic, people are drawn to it, and it maintains the piece’s graphic quality, » says D’Aquino. (Ganoskin)

  »work in line » : « This body of work is based on line and the act of drawing. I use wire in place of charcoal or pencil to create three-dimensional drawings for the body and wall. The work is inspired by interior and exterior architectural structures such as bridges and telephone towers.
It is important to me that an object function both on and off the body. These pieces when not being worn are meant to hang on the wall by a single nail as a drawing floating in space.
I am interested in pushing the boundaries that traditionally define western jewelry. »

Donna d’AQUINO – wire bracelet #59: steel/plastic-dip

Donna d’AQUINO – wire brooch #53: steel/plasti-dip

Donna d’AQUINO – bracelet #85: steel

Donna d’AQUINO – scatter pins: steel/red plasti-dip

Donna d’AQUINO – wire bracelet #65: steel/plasti-dip

Donna d’AQUINO – wire bracelets

Donna d’AQUINO – wire neckpiece #1: steel/plasti-dip/ pvc tube

Donna d’AQUINO – wire bracelet #91: steel/white plasti-dip

EXPO ‘ABeCeDarian’ – Facere Gallery, Seattle (USA) – 18 Mai-4 Juin 2011

‘ABeCeDarian’ – Contemporary Jewelry Art Exhibition

A Contemporary jewelry art exhibition and ABC book featuring the work of 26 artists, each producing a piece that corresponds with a letter of the alphabet.

Artist List:
Julia Barello, Ken Bova, Jana Brevick, Kathy Buszkiewicz, Melissa Calohan, Nancy Mēgan Corwin, Kate Cusack, Donna d’Aquino, Laurie Hall, Tom Hill, Trudee Hill, Melissa Huff, Margaux Lange, Kristin Lora, Bruce Metcalf, Marcia Meyers, Ted Noten, Kait Rhoads, ROY, Cindy Sumner, Anthony Tammaro, Carolyn Tillie, Cynthia Toops, Kiwon Wang, Sarah Wauzynski, and Sissi Westerberg.

Sissi Westerberg – D is for Drip ‘Something Inside’ Brooch in acrylic.

Donna d’Aquino bracelet

Margaux Lange - K is for Knees – « Cross-legged  » Brooch – sterling silver, nickel silver, plastic Barbie doll parts, resin

Kiwon Wang – N is for Newspaper ‘Statement’ Necklace in NY Times newspaper, sterling silver, pearl, steel cable

Ted Noten- P is for Pigs ‘Miss Piggy’ Rings in 3D print nylon

Julia Barello -X is for X-ray ‘Flowers of Rhetoric: Mimesis’ Necklace – dyed, recycled X-ray & MRI films

Anthony Tammaro - Y is for Yellow – why, why, why’ Bracelet in selective laser sintered nylon

Kate Cusack- Z is for Zippers ‘Elizabeth’ Necklace in zippers

 

 

Facere Jewelry Art Gallery
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Seattle WA  98101 – USA
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