Signs of Life 2011
October 5, 2011 - October 26, 2011
Lecture: Wednesday, October 5 at 4:00 PM
Reception: Wednesday, October 5 at 5:00 PM
Signs of Life is a contemporary jewelry art show and companion jewelry art catalog/literary journal. The 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: October 5, 2011. This is the seventh 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, $12.
Artist List:
Jamie Bennett, Davide Bigazzi, Linda Darty, Jack da Silva, Caroline Gore, Jane Martin, Tom Muir, Marlene True, and Julia Turner.
Writers: Kit Bakke, Alice Derry, Sharon Goldberg, Helane Levine-Keating, Karen Sigmar Mason, Sharona Muir, M. Anne Sweet, David Wagoner, and Shawn Wong.
 Marlene True Pocosin Brooch in recycled steel, 24k gold plate, and sterling silver. 2.75 x 2.125 x 0.375"  Please inquire |  Jane Martin About I Try Necklace in sterling silver, copper, nickel silver, brass, bronze, jasper, and agate. 22-24" in length. Please inquire |  Davide Bigazzi Ring of Fire Necklace in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold. Approx. 16" in length. Please inquire |  Julia Turner 'You Are Here' Brooch in steel, wood, enamel, and paint. 2.36 x 2.36 x 0.4" Please inquire |
 Tom Muir 'Breach Diviner' Neckpiece in brass, copper, and silicone. Pendant measures 6.5 x 2.25 x 1" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...after...' Necklace in 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver, jet, reclaimed leather, borosilicate glass, hematite, and silk. 11.75 x 7.75 x 0.75" Please inquire |  Linda Darty Santa Maria del Fiore Brooch in sterling silver, fine silver, champleve and cloisonne enamel. 4 x 2.5 x 0.25" Please inquire | |
 Jack da Silva 'Remember Braillecelet' Bracelet in sterling silver, fresh water pearls, cork, and glass head quilter's pins. A pattern of holes spell 'Remember' in the Braille alphabet. 4.5 x 4.5 x 2" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...cast off...' Brooch in 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver, hematite, and silk. 2.75 x 8.2 x 0.25" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...encircle...' Brooch in 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver, hematite, and silk. 1 x 4 x 0.5" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...double opaque...' Necklace in 18k gold, oxidized sterling silver, jet, black spinel, hematite, reclaimed leather, and silk. 10.5 x 11.25 x 0.25" Please inquire |
 Caroline Gore '...drip, drop...' Earrings in 18k gold, jet, hematite, and silk. 3 x 1 x 1" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...outlier...' Necklace in oxidized sterling silver, jet, black spinel, hematite, reclaimed leather, and silk. 10.5 x 6.25 x 0.25" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...they were this shape...' Earrings in 18k gold, jet, hematite, reclaimed leather, and thread. 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.5" Please inquire |  Caroline Gore '...they were this shape...' Necklace in oxidized sterling silver, jet, reclaimed leather, hematite, and silk. 11 x 7.75 x 0.75" Please inquire |
 Jane Martin Rummage Necklace in sterling silver, copper, brass, nickel silver, gold, and bronze. Length is adjustable 28" to 30" Center bead is 1" in diameter. Please inquire |  Jane Martin Affirmation Necklace in sterling silver, copper, jasper, and agate. Length is adjustable 19" to 21" Center bead is 1" in diameter. Please inquire |  Julia Turner 'Border' Neckpiece in steel, wood, and paint. Pendant measures approx. 4 x 1.6" Please inquire | |
 Julia Turner 'Notation' Brooch in steel, wood, vitreous enamel, and paint. 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.4" Please inquire |  Jack da Silva Left/Right Braillecelet. Bracelet in sterling silver, 14k gold, freshwater pearls, cultured pearls, glass head pins. Please inquire |  Linda Darty Winter Garden Series #1 Brooch in sterling silver, fine silver, copper, enamel, and stainless steel pinstem. 5.25 x 2" Please inquire | |
 Linda Darty White Garden Series #2 Brooch in sterling silver, copper, enamel, and stainless steel pinstem. 3.5 x 1.75" Please inquire |
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!