Signs of Life 2008
May 14, 2008 - June 12, 2008
Lecture: Wednesday, May 14 at 4:00 PM
Reception: Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00 PM
Signs of Life is a contemporary jewelry art show and companion jewelry art catalog/literary journal. The jewelry art show features work by nine artists. The catalog/literary journal pairs these jewelry artists with nine writers in a unique publication that celebrates both literature and jewelry art. Show opening and catalog publication date: May 14, 2008. This is the fourth year of publication of Signs of Life, a literary magazine. This project combines the owner's love of literature with her passion for jewelry art. Only 1000 copies are printed. Order from Facere Jewelry Art Gallery by e-mail or phone. Cost: $12.00
Artist List:
JEWELRY ARTISTS: Dan Adams & Cynthia Toops, Nancy Bonnema, Marilyn da Silva, Arthur Hash, Kristin Lora, Eve Llyndorah & Ray Lipovsky, Rhonda Storm, Sarah Wauzynski, and Kiwon Wang.
WRITERS: Judith Barrington, Ralph Caplan, Scott Driscoll, Jana Harris, Roberta Olson, Susan Landgraf, Jean Lenihan, Nina Ramsey, and Garth Stein.
![]() Nancy Bonnema Cinnamon Pendant In sterling silver and enamel on copper, containing cinnamon sticks. | ![]() Ray Lipovsky & Eve LLyndorah Window Through Oceans of Time Pendant in sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, opalized ammonite fossil, native oyster shell, fresh water pearls, and diamonds. | ![]() Sarah J.G. Wauzynski Western Tanager - Casual Manager Brooch in sterling silver, egg tempera on gesso, 18k gold and almandine garnet. | ![]() Kiwon Wang 'Fabric of Life' Brooch in sterling silver, silk thread, pearl, ping pong ball, washi paper, ink, and laquer. |
![]() Kristin Lora Arctic Pendant In sterling silver and found objects. | ![]() Rhonda Storm 'The Invitation' Brooch in sterling silver, copper, 18k gold, red moonstone and pearl. | ![]() Dan Adams & Cynthia Toops 'Beasts at Play' Reversible pendant with rabbit and tiger micromosaics in polymer clay set in sterling silver. | ![]() Arthur Hash 'Coffee Stain' brooch in steel and enamel paint. |
![]() Nancy Bonnema Spice Ring In sterling silver and enamel on copper. | ![]() Nancy Bonnema Spice Ring In sterling silver and enamel on copper. | ![]() Nancy Bonnema Lavender Flower Pendant In sterling silver and enamel on copper, containing lavender flowers. | ![]() Nancy Bonnema Cardamom Pendant In sterling silver and enamel on copper, containing cardamom seeds. |
![]() Nancy Bonnema Saffron Pendant In sterling silver and enamel on copper, containing saffron set in resin. | ![]() Nancy Bonnema Star Anise Pendant In sterling silver, enamel on copper and 22k gold leaf, containing star anise seeds. | ![]() Nancy Bonnema Red Pepper Brooch In sterling silver and enamel on copper, containing a red pepper. | ![]() Ray Lipovsky & Eve LLyndorah Birth of a Butterfly Brooch/Pendant in sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, 19k white gold, ammonite, pink tourmaline and diamonds. |
![]() Ray Lipovsky & Eve LLyndorah Persephone Pendant in sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, amethyst, blue moonstone, freshwater pearls, diamonds and leather cord. | ![]() Marilyn da Silva 'Through My Window I' Brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, and gesso. Display for brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, gesso and printer's ink. | ![]() Marilyn da Silva 'Through My Window II' Brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, and gesso. Display for brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, gesso and printer's ink. | ![]() Marilyn da Silva 'Through My Window III' Brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, and gesso. Display for brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, gesso and printer's ink. |
![]() Marilyn da Silva 'Through My Window IV' Brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, and gesso. Display for brooch in sterling silver, copper, colored pencil, gesso and printer's ink. | ![]() Rhonda Storm 'Stopping for Water'Brooch in sterling silver, copper and pearls. | ![]() Arthur Hash 'Bubble Bracelet' in plastic. | ![]() Arthur Hash 'Bubble Ring' in plastic. |
We may have other items from this exhibition which are not shown online and some red-dot items can be special ordered. Please call or come by!
























