Inspired Hands: A Show of Fine Craft
November 7 & 8, 2008
About the Artists
Inspired by the garden, Susan Bostwick
creates ceramic tools, fruit and
critters that describe a world of transformation and regeneration. Her
sculptures, made from earthenware and finished with layers of slips and
glazes,
are both whimsical and wistful. Her recent series of unearthed teapots
and
teacups provide a setting for nesting birds and curious insects. Susan’s
work has been published in numerous books.
Contemporary, fresh design describes the jewelry of award winning
artist, Deborrah Daher. Deborrah’s
work, handmade from recycled precious metals, incorporates unique
Fair Trade gemstones from around the world, each one hand-picked by the
artist. Daher's work has been published internationally in numerous
books and magazines, most recently "Art Jewelry Today 2" by Jeffrey B.
Snyder, and can be seen at select galleries and fine craft shows around
the country.
Charity Davis-Woodard’s
porcelain pottery is fired in a traditional wood
kiln. The process of stoking the kiln for 17 hours brings a uniquely
warm,
complex surface to her functional pots. The marriage between the surface
details
imposed by hand and the variations added by the firing process invite an
element of chance to the finished piece. “Offering aesthetic, useful
objects is
a rewarding way of attempting to contribute something of honest intent
to the
world,” said Charity.
Minnesota Artist Jill Hunter,
returns to St. Louis, offering her elegant
silk and wool shawls, scarves and other wearables. By combining her
computer
skills with her passion for fibers and color, Jill makes use of new
software
created for multi-harness looms. Her hand-dyed fibers and original
designs
come together with stunning results.
St. Louis artist and metalsmith, Ellen
Klamon, makes jewelry with a
playful botanical theme. Made from silver and copper, she combines
colored pencils, epoxy resins, glass and natural beads with a
light-hearted, joyful love of color. A
“Best of
Missouri Hands” artist, her work can be found in galleries, shops and
fine
craft fairs throughout the country.
With over 30 years experience as a metalsmith,
Lanie Kodner combines gold,
silver
and copper to create exciting, easy to wear jewelry. Although, both
graphic
and organic images influence her designs, it is the precious and
semi-precious stones that often dictate the flow and composition of a
piece. Her
current work incorporates the ancient Korean technique, Keum Boo, which
fuses 24k
gold onto fine silver, giving the work an added layer of interest.
Hours: Friday 3 pm - 9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Please join us for our 12th Show held on the lower level of The Ethical Society of Saint Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, with convenient parking and entrance behind the building leading directly to our event.
Questions about our event? Email info@inspiredhands.info