november 6 - 7 2009
inspired HANDS
13th annual sale
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. Handmade from recycled
precious metals, Deborrah's work incorporates unique gemstones from
around the world, each one hand-picked by the artist. Daher's work has
been published internationally in numerous books and magazines, 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