.amy tavern metalsmith/jewelry designer

some pieces from my preface collection will be part of the quirk gallery booth at the 45th annual craft and design show in richmond, va. the show benefits the visual arts center of richmond...

my klimt02 page was recently updated with new pictures and some resume additions. i really like being a part of the klimt02 community (so many great jewelers and lots of useful information) and am excited to have my new regal graffiti images there.thanks for reading.

while at quirk gallery last week i discovered the work of claire mcdermott. it immediately caught my eye because of the material - old, beat up skateboards. i love the distressed wood and laminate, a very nice use of found objects - reminds me of my love of graffiti, chipped paint, and rust...

my work alongside the work of sharon masseyi drove to richmond, va on thursday to attend the sparkle plenty 5 opening reception. the show looks fantastic - beautiful work that was incredibly complementary and displayed perfectly from artist to artist...

"sorrowing chain"as one of the artists invited to participate in sparkle plenty 5 i had the honor of inviting an artist whom i admire - i chose lori talcott. i was able to get a few images of the work lori made for the show to share here...

yesterday i went to hear anika smulovitz talk about her work. she is a visiting artist in the metals class at penland this week. i enjoyed the lecture - she started with her first metals endeavors and then on to graduate and post graduate work...

(biba schutz, me, caitie sellers, joanna gollberg)i got a package of sparkle plenty 5 postcards and foldouts yesterday. they look really great! i was also pretty psyched to find my image on the quirk website.(that's lori talcott's work on the front.)thanks for reading.