EXPO ‘Think Twice – New Latin American Jewelry’ – Bellevue Art Museum, Bellevue WA (USA) – 26 Mai-16 Oct. 2011

 Think Twice – New Latin American Jewelry

Objects of adornment have long played a significant role throughout Latin America’s history, from the spiritually potent jewelry of the pre-Columbians to today’s eye-catching ornaments. Bringing together more than 130 works by over 90 artists from 25 countries, Think Twice is the largest collection of contemporary Latin American jewelry to be seen in the United States. BAM is the only museum in the Northwest to showcase this fascinating exhibition!

Reny Golcman (Brazil) – ‘Jaw Necklace’, 1973 -  Silver, barracuda bones

Carolina Martínez Linares (Colombia) – Brooch ‘Conducto Hialoideo’, 2010 – Polyurethane, silver, steel

Kika Alvarenga (Brazil) - Ring ‘Gambiarra V’, 2009 – Silver, black gold, tourmaline, resin

Claudia Cucchi (Brazil) – ring ‘Memory’, 2002 – photo, Perspex, silver

Claudia Cucchi (Brazil) – brooch ‘Orange’, 2002 – Orange skin, Perspex, silver

Linda Sanchez (Colombia) -  Necklace ‘Guacamayas’, 2010 – Silver, para grass and fique

Jorge Castanon (Argentina) – brooch ‘La Caja Amarilla’, 2009 – Reclaimed painted wood, gold

Maria Constanza Ochoa (Colombia) – Necklace ‘Soft Black and White’, 2008 – Latex balloons, flour, cotton

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