Fauve
December 3, 2016 – January 31, 2017
Sarah Enoch
Asteridea
Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
25” long including clasp, 7.5” diameter x 2” wide
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Sarah Enoch
Asteridea, detail
Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
25” long including clasp, 7.5” diameter x 2” wide
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Sarah Enoch
Discodea
Earrings. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Sarah Enoch
Aureus
Earrings. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Sarah Enoch
Aureus
Earrings. Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Sarah Enoch
Folium
Earrings. Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Sarah Enoch
Folium
Earrings. Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.<br> "The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.<br> "For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.<br> "While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."<br>Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam
Arline Fisch
Fauvist Flower
Necklace. Coated copper wire, machine knit base and spool knit flowers
10" outer diameter
Arline Fisch
Pink and Orange Circles
Necklace. Coated copper wire, spool knit
12” w x 14" h, 3.5” circles
Arline Fisch
Purple and Green
Scarf and Brooch. Coated copper wire
Scarf: 12” l x 8” w, Brooch: 3” diameter
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 3
Brooch. Pulverization and Keum-Boo techniques. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver powder, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi, 18k yellow gold, fine silver
1.7" x 3.8" x 1.5"
“Nature is the most original force in the world; it is absolute existence. Nature formed the earth, allowing the birth of all life from human beings with advanced intelligence to the tiniest single-celled organism. The artificial cannot truly be alive, but the creation of my jewelry is like the operation of a mysterious power. Although jewelry uses only inorganic material, because it is inspired by organic life, it too grows and changes. It is in the making of one beautiful shape that small points accumulate and connect to become lines, which in turn become facets, and finally emerge as a whole, full of vital energies.”
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 1
Ring. Pulverization technique. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver power, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi
2.1" x 2" x 1.7"
“Nature is the most original force in the world; it is absolute existence. Nature formed the earth, allowing the birth of all life from human beings with advanced intelligence to the tiniest single-celled organism. The artificial cannot truly be alive, but the creation of my jewelry is like the operation of a mysterious power. Although jewelry uses only inorganic material, because it is inspired by organic life, it too grows and changes. It is in the making of one beautiful shape that small points accumulate and connect to become lines, which in turn become facets, and finally emerge as a whole, full of vital energies.”
Myungjin Kim
Spring-Bosch
Painted and glazed porcelain
15" x 24" x 7"
“In my new “Boschlandia Series” I pay homage to the great 15th Cen. Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. I am still interested in the similarities and differences between the east and west in art and life. I make ceramic sculpture but look a lot at paintings from both cultures because they are so rich and hold so many clues that help me understand a life between cultures. Bosch’s paintings are very much like a fairy tale land, dense with life’s meaning. His complex detail and uniquely beautiful narrative vision continues to fascinate me.<br> “I am very intrigued in creating a transition from 2D to 3D and so I have begun to make small tableaus of certain creatures and aspects from Bosch's landscapes that create a bigger vision of storytelling to viewers. The owl in particular caught my attention, as it is generally a universal symbol for strength and quiet wisdom, virtues that are also admired in the Korea where I was raised. The similarities between the way Korean folk painters “Minwha” and early Northern European painters like Bosch and many others painted the land formations and landscape also cannot be overlooked. This is something that I have begun to try to understand in my own way as I make landmass forms as part of my sculptural tableaus.”
Myungjin Kim
Spring-Bosch, back view
Painted and glazed porcelain
15" x 24" x 7"
“In my new “Boschlandia Series” I pay homage to the great 15th Cen. Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. I am still interested in the similarities and differences between the east and west in art and life. I make ceramic sculpture but look a lot at paintings from both cultures because they are so rich and hold so many clues that help me understand a life between cultures. Bosch’s paintings are very much like a fairy tale land, dense with life’s meaning. His complex detail and uniquely beautiful narrative vision continues to fascinate me.<br> “I am very intrigued in creating a transition from 2D to 3D and so I have begun to make small tableaus of certain creatures and aspects from Bosch's landscapes that create a bigger vision of storytelling to viewers. The owl in particular caught my attention, as it is generally a universal symbol for strength and quiet wisdom, virtues that are also admired in the Korea where I was raised. The similarities between the way Korean folk painters “Minwha” and early Northern European painters like Bosch and many others painted the land formations and landscape also cannot be overlooked. This is something that I have begun to try to understand in my own way as I make landmass forms as part of my sculptural tableaus.”
Myungjin Kim
Spring-Bosch, detail
Painted and glazed porcelain
15" x 24" x 7"
“In my new “Boschlandia Series” I pay homage to the great 15th Cen. Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. I am still interested in the similarities and differences between the east and west in art and life. I make ceramic sculpture but look a lot at paintings from both cultures because they are so rich and hold so many clues that help me understand a life between cultures. Bosch’s paintings are very much like a fairy tale land, dense with life’s meaning. His complex detail and uniquely beautiful narrative vision continues to fascinate me.<br> “I am very intrigued in creating a transition from 2D to 3D and so I have begun to make small tableaus of certain creatures and aspects from Bosch's landscapes that create a bigger vision of storytelling to viewers. The owl in particular caught my attention, as it is generally a universal symbol for strength and quiet wisdom, virtues that are also admired in the Korea where I was raised. The similarities between the way Korean folk painters “Minwha” and early Northern European painters like Bosch and many others painted the land formations and landscape also cannot be overlooked. This is something that I have begun to try to understand in my own way as I make landmass forms as part of my sculptural tableaus.”
Tom Loeser
Four Stacking Boxes with Lids
Mahogany, milk paint
Various sizes
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."<br> Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.<br> When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.
Tom Loeser
Box 1
Mahogany, milk paint
4” h x 8 1/4” w x 5 .5” d
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."<br> Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.<br> When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.
Tom Loeser
Box 2
Mahogany, milk paint
4.5” h x 9.5” w x 6 3/4 “ d
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."<br> Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.<br> When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.
Tom Loeser
Box 3
Mahogany, milk paint
4 3/4” h x 11” w x 8.5” d
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."<br> Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.<br> When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.
Donna Marder
Sisters
Sewn papers, collages, thread, antique buttons
Various sizes
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 16” w x 12” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 16” w x 12” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Donna Marder
Sister Green
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
16” h x 13” w x 8” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Donna Marder
Sister Green, detail
Sewn photos, gold teachest paper and an antique button
16” h x 13” w x 8” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Donna Marder
Sister Red
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 12” w x 10” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Donna Marder
Sister Red, detail
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 12” w x 10” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”<br> Photo: Dean Powell
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21" long, 1 1/4" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21" long, 1 1/4" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21.5" long, 1 1/8" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21.5" long, 1 1/8" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Lynne Sausele
Fauvist Beadist Portrait after Matisse "Raie Verte: The Green Stripe"
Glass beads
Private Collection
Lynne Sausele
Fauvist Beadist Portrait after Matisse "Raie Verte: The Green Stripe"
Glass beads
Private Collection
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
12 1/2" w x 17" h x 4 3/4" d
"My bas-relief of a close up of mallow flowers in a garden was inspired by Gauguin’s exotic paintings of gardens in Tahiti. Matisse’s later in life use of cut paper shapes also influenced my designs. The Fauve artists also paired down their compositions into flat shapes and used a distinct palette of colors. They got away from transcribing nature.<br> "I chose the large pink mallow flowers found in our garden with contrasting green and ochre colored leaves, a yellow pod, two beetles floating over a layer of mottled deep blue paper. Light is also an important element for the Fauve painters. I tried to portray the flowers in sunshine, contrasting with the layers and shadows of the leaves. It turned out to be a rewarding challenge."
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral, detail
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
12 1/2" w x 17" h x 4 3/4" d
"My bas-relief of a close up of mallow flowers in a garden was inspired by Gauguin’s exotic paintings of gardens in Tahiti. Matisse’s later in life use of cut paper shapes also influenced my designs. The Fauve artists also paired down their compositions into flat shapes and used a distinct palette of colors. They got away from transcribing nature.<br> "I chose the large pink mallow flowers found in our garden with contrasting green and ochre colored leaves, a yellow pod, two beetles floating over a layer of mottled deep blue paper. Light is also an important element for the Fauve painters. I tried to portray the flowers in sunshine, contrasting with the layers and shadows of the leaves. It turned out to be a rewarding challenge."
Arline Fisch
Fauvist Flower
Necklace. Coated copper wire, machine knit base and spool knit flowers
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 3
Brooch. Pulverization and Keum-Boo techniques. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver powder, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi, 18k yellow gold, fine silver
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 1
Ring. Pulverization technique. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver power, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral, detail
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
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Sarah Enoch
Asteridea
Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
25” long including clasp, 7.5” diameter x 2” wide
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
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Sarah Enoch
Asteridea, detail
Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
25” long including clasp, 7.5” diameter x 2” wide
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam![EnochS_Earrings_Discodea_w.jpg]( "EnochS_Earrings_Discodea_w.jpg")
Sarah Enoch
Discodea
Earrings. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam![EnochS_Earrings_Aureus_w.jpg]( "EnochS_Earrings_Aureus_w.jpg")
Sarah Enoch
Aureus
Earrings. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam![EnochS_Earrings_Aureus_Worn_w.jpg]( "EnochS_Earrings_Aureus_Worn_w.jpg")
Sarah Enoch
Aureus
Earrings. Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam![EnochS_Earrings_Folium_w.jpg]( "EnochS_Earrings_Folium_w.jpg")
Sarah Enoch
Folium
Earrings. Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam![EnochS_Earrings_Folium_Worn_w.jpg]( "EnochS_Earrings_Folium_Worn_w.jpg")
Sarah Enoch
Folium
Earrings. Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
"In my work I am inspired by botanical nature and landscapes and I am interested in representations of the four seasons. During the last fifteen years I developed a unique technique using thermoplastics such as PE (Polyethylen) and PMMA (Acrylic). This technique is the basis for my research into form, colour and structure.
"The collier “ A S T E R I D E A ” which I made for the FAUVE exhibition at Mobilia Gallery consists of pressed Polyethylen(PE)-forms. Each form is made seperately: coloured PE-granules and threads are arranged in a kind of minicollage. By heating and pressing the collage, the loose elements merge into one piece to create very light and flexible forms. I do not use templates: the contour and pattern of these forms are created by the impact of pressure. After completing the forms they are strung together on a silver chain. The collier consists of 154 elements.
"For the theme of FAUVISM I wanted to make a more reduced but at the same time powerful piece. Therefore I used a lot of repetition of one and the same geometric shapes and I chose primary colours plus black and white to get a maximum colour contrast.
"While working on this collier I was inspired by its vivid colours to make large “lively" earrings: “ D I S C O I D E A ”. To enhance their dynamics I made discs from PE where one can see how the colour has spread due to the impact of pressing and I fastened them in a way that they could swirl freely while worn."
Photo: Henni van Beek, fotografie Amsterdam![FischA_Necklace_FauvFlower_w.jpg]( "FischA_Necklace_FauvFlower_w.jpg")
Arline Fisch
Fauvist Flower
Necklace. Coated copper wire, machine knit base and spool knit flowers
10" outer diameter
![FischA_Necklace_KnitCircles_w.jpg]( "FischA_Necklace_KnitCircles_w.jpg")
Arline Fisch
Pink and Orange Circles
Necklace. Coated copper wire, spool knit
12” w x 14" h, 3.5” circles
![FischA_NecklaceBrooch_PurpleGreenScarf_w.jpg]( "FischA_NecklaceBrooch_PurpleGreenScarf_w.jpg")
Arline Fisch
Purple and Green
Scarf and Brooch. Coated copper wire
Scarf: 12” l x 8” w, Brooch: 3” diameter
![FuchiA_Brooch_Hommage3_2016_w.jpg]( "FuchiA_Brooch_Hommage3_2016_w.jpg")
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 3
Brooch. Pulverization and Keum-Boo techniques. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver powder, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi, 18k yellow gold, fine silver
1.7" x 3.8" x 1.5"
“Nature is the most original force in the world; it is absolute existence. Nature formed the earth, allowing the birth of all life from human beings with advanced intelligence to the tiniest single-celled organism. The artificial cannot truly be alive, but the creation of my jewelry is like the operation of a mysterious power. Although jewelry uses only inorganic material, because it is inspired by organic life, it too grows and changes. It is in the making of one beautiful shape that small points accumulate and connect to become lines, which in turn become facets, and finally emerge as a whole, full of vital energies.”
![FuchiA_Ring_Hommage1_2016_w.jpg]( "FuchiA_Ring_Hommage1_2016_w.jpg")
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 1
Ring. Pulverization technique. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver power, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi
2.1" x 2" x 1.7"
“Nature is the most original force in the world; it is absolute existence. Nature formed the earth, allowing the birth of all life from human beings with advanced intelligence to the tiniest single-celled organism. The artificial cannot truly be alive, but the creation of my jewelry is like the operation of a mysterious power. Although jewelry uses only inorganic material, because it is inspired by organic life, it too grows and changes. It is in the making of one beautiful shape that small points accumulate and connect to become lines, which in turn become facets, and finally emerge as a whole, full of vital energies.”
![KimMJ_SpringBosch_Front_w.jpg]( "KimMJ_SpringBosch_Front_w.jpg")
Myungjin Kim
Spring-Bosch
Painted and glazed porcelain
15" x 24" x 7"
“In my new “Boschlandia Series” I pay homage to the great 15th Cen. Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. I am still interested in the similarities and differences between the east and west in art and life. I make ceramic sculpture but look a lot at paintings from both cultures because they are so rich and hold so many clues that help me understand a life between cultures. Bosch’s paintings are very much like a fairy tale land, dense with life’s meaning. His complex detail and uniquely beautiful narrative vision continues to fascinate me.
“I am very intrigued in creating a transition from 2D to 3D and so I have begun to make small tableaus of certain creatures and aspects from Bosch's landscapes that create a bigger vision of storytelling to viewers. The owl in particular caught my attention, as it is generally a universal symbol for strength and quiet wisdom, virtues that are also admired in the Korea where I was raised. The similarities between the way Korean folk painters “Minwha” and early Northern European painters like Bosch and many others painted the land formations and landscape also cannot be overlooked. This is something that I have begun to try to understand in my own way as I make landmass forms as part of my sculptural tableaus.”![KimMJ_SpringBosch_Back_w.jpg]( "KimMJ_SpringBosch_Back_w.jpg")
Myungjin Kim
Spring-Bosch, back view
Painted and glazed porcelain
15" x 24" x 7"
“In my new “Boschlandia Series” I pay homage to the great 15th Cen. Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. I am still interested in the similarities and differences between the east and west in art and life. I make ceramic sculpture but look a lot at paintings from both cultures because they are so rich and hold so many clues that help me understand a life between cultures. Bosch’s paintings are very much like a fairy tale land, dense with life’s meaning. His complex detail and uniquely beautiful narrative vision continues to fascinate me.
“I am very intrigued in creating a transition from 2D to 3D and so I have begun to make small tableaus of certain creatures and aspects from Bosch's landscapes that create a bigger vision of storytelling to viewers. The owl in particular caught my attention, as it is generally a universal symbol for strength and quiet wisdom, virtues that are also admired in the Korea where I was raised. The similarities between the way Korean folk painters “Minwha” and early Northern European painters like Bosch and many others painted the land formations and landscape also cannot be overlooked. This is something that I have begun to try to understand in my own way as I make landmass forms as part of my sculptural tableaus.”![KimMJ_SpringBosch_PartI_w.jpg]( "KimMJ_SpringBosch_PartI_w.jpg")
Myungjin Kim
Spring-Bosch, detail
Painted and glazed porcelain
15" x 24" x 7"
“In my new “Boschlandia Series” I pay homage to the great 15th Cen. Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. I am still interested in the similarities and differences between the east and west in art and life. I make ceramic sculpture but look a lot at paintings from both cultures because they are so rich and hold so many clues that help me understand a life between cultures. Bosch’s paintings are very much like a fairy tale land, dense with life’s meaning. His complex detail and uniquely beautiful narrative vision continues to fascinate me.
“I am very intrigued in creating a transition from 2D to 3D and so I have begun to make small tableaus of certain creatures and aspects from Bosch's landscapes that create a bigger vision of storytelling to viewers. The owl in particular caught my attention, as it is generally a universal symbol for strength and quiet wisdom, virtues that are also admired in the Korea where I was raised. The similarities between the way Korean folk painters “Minwha” and early Northern European painters like Bosch and many others painted the land formations and landscape also cannot be overlooked. This is something that I have begun to try to understand in my own way as I make landmass forms as part of my sculptural tableaus.”![KwonS_Necklace_Memory_w.jpg]( "KwonS_Necklace_Memory_w.jpg")
![KwonS_Brooch_SwingOfTheNight_w.jpg]( "KwonS_Brooch_SwingOfTheNight_w.jpg")
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Tom Loeser
Four Stacking Boxes with Lids
Mahogany, milk paint
Various sizes
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."
Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.
When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.![LoeserT_Box1_2016_w.jpg]( "LoeserT_Box1_2016_w.jpg")
Tom Loeser
Box 1
Mahogany, milk paint
4” h x 8 1/4” w x 5 .5” d
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."
Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.
When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.![LoeserT_Box2_2016_w.jpg]( "LoeserT_Box2_2016_w.jpg")
Tom Loeser
Box 2
Mahogany, milk paint
4.5” h x 9.5” w x 6 3/4 “ d
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."
Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.
When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.![LoeserT_Box3_2016_w.jpg]( "LoeserT_Box3_2016_w.jpg")
Tom Loeser
Box 3
Mahogany, milk paint
4 3/4” h x 11” w x 8.5” d
"When designing a new piece I like to work from the history of furniture. I look at how objects are used, and then try to invent new visual forms that turn the historical approach to function inside out or upside down or backwards. My goal is to captivate the user with new possibilities."
Tom Loeser fabricates his designs using traditional woodworking skills with a special focus on surfaces and hand-applied paint. Often working with milk paint, Loeser combines custom-mixed colors with natural wood to produce surface treatments that articulate the form and structure of his pieces. He often uses stripes, lines and other forms as compositional elements that guide the viewer's eye around the piece.
When he first began making furniture, Tom Loeser discovered that conceiving, designing and constructing one-of-a-kind functional objects offered a rewarding total immersion in the creative process. For Loeser, the challenges and rewards of inventing new pieces from scratch remain as satisfying as ever.![LoeserT_Box4_2016_w.jpg]( "LoeserT_Box4_2016_w.jpg")
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Donna Marder
Sisters
Sewn papers, collages, thread, antique buttons
Various sizes
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MarderD_SisterBlue_w.jpg]( "MarderD_SisterBlue_w.jpg")
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 16” w x 12” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MarderD_SisterBlue_Detail_w.jpg]( "MarderD_SisterBlue_Detail_w.jpg")
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 16” w x 12” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MarderD_SisterGreen_w.jpg]( "MarderD_SisterGreen_w.jpg")
Donna Marder
Sister Green
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
16” h x 13” w x 8” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MarderD_SisterGreen_Detail_w.jpg]( "MarderD_SisterGreen_Detail_w.jpg")
Donna Marder
Sister Green, detail
Sewn photos, gold teachest paper and an antique button
16” h x 13” w x 8” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MarderD_SisterRed_w.jpg]( "MarderD_SisterRed_w.jpg")
Donna Marder
Sister Red
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 12” w x 10” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MarderD_SisterRed_Detail_w.jpg]( "MarderD_SisterRed_Detail_w.jpg")
Donna Marder
Sister Red, detail
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 12” w x 10” d
“Ancient history has lots to say about three women—goddesses, fates, muses and hags. Echoes of the story of their power remains. It’s found relatively recently in fairy tales (Grimm), modern literature (Chekov) opera (The Mikado) and movies (The Triplets of Belleville). In the same spirit, these three little girl’s dresses are archetypical and magical.”
Photo: Dean Powell![MassaroKT_Necklace24_w.jpg]( "MassaroKT_Necklace24_w.jpg")
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21" long, 1 1/4" bead width x 1/2" bead height
![MassaroKT_Necklace24A.jpg]( "MassaroKT_Necklace24A.jpg")
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21" long, 1 1/4" bead width x 1/2" bead height
![MassaroKT_Necklace27_w.jpg]( "MassaroKT_Necklace27_w.jpg")
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21.5" long, 1 1/8" bead width x 1/2" bead height
![MassaroKT_Necklace27A_w.jpg]( "MassaroKT_Necklace27A_w.jpg")
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21.5" long, 1 1/8" bead width x 1/2" bead height
![McCainE_QuadGeese.jpg]( "McCainE_QuadGeese.jpg")
![McQueenJ_Portmanteau_PaintOnPanel_48x60x2_w.jpg]( "McQueenJ_Portmanteau_PaintOnPanel_48x60x2_w.jpg")
![McQueenJ_Portmanteau_PaintOnPanel_48x60x2_Detail_w.jpg]( "McQueenJ_Portmanteau_PaintOnPanel_48x60x2_Detail_w.jpg")
![McQueenJ_Portmanteau_PaintOnPanel_48x60x2_DetailA_w.jpg]( "McQueenJ_Portmanteau_PaintOnPanel_48x60x2_DetailA_w.jpg")
![MerkelHessM_RinardA_ReedPaperAcrylicPaint_30x19x11_w.jpg]( "MerkelHessM_RinardA_ReedPaperAcrylicPaint_30x19x11_w.jpg")
![MerkelHessM_RinardB_ReedPaperAcrylicPaint_30x19x11_w.jpg]( "MerkelHessM_RinardB_ReedPaperAcrylicPaint_30x19x11_w.jpg")
![RichmondL_FauvLeafCloth_w.jpg]( "RichmondL_FauvLeafCloth_w.jpg")
![RichmondL_FauvLeafCloth_Detail_w.jpg]( "RichmondL_FauvLeafCloth_Detail_w.jpg")
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![SauseleL_Matisse_w.jpg]( "SauseleL_Matisse_w.jpg")
Lynne Sausele
Fauvist Beadist Portrait after Matisse "Raie Verte: The Green Stripe"
Glass beads
Private Collection
![SauseleL_Matisse_Detail_w.jpg]( "SauseleL_Matisse_Detail_w.jpg")
Lynne Sausele
Fauvist Beadist Portrait after Matisse "Raie Verte: The Green Stripe"
Glass beads
Private Collection
![SauseleL_BlueBirdTeapot_w.jpg]( "SauseleL_BlueBirdTeapot_w.jpg")
![SeeligW_ShadowfieldColoredLight_StainlessSteelFluorescentPlexiglass_w.jpg]( "SeeligW_ShadowfieldColoredLight_StainlessSteelFluorescentPlexiglass_w.jpg")
![SperkovaB_NecklaceEarrings_AfterAndreaDerain_FingerKnitted.jpeg]( "SperkovaB_NecklaceEarrings_AfterAndreaDerain_FingerKnitted.jpeg")
![SperkovaB_NecklaceEarrings_AfterMauricedeVlaminck_FingerKnitted.jpeg]( "SperkovaB_NecklaceEarrings_AfterMauricedeVlaminck_FingerKnitted.jpeg")
![ThiewesR_462_Bracelet_Slipstream_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_462_Bracelet_Slipstream_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_462_Bracelet_SlipstreamA_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_462_Bracelet_SlipstreamA_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_465_Sliced_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_465_Sliced_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_465_SlicedA_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_465_SlicedA_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_471_Earrings_Sliced_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_471_Earrings_Sliced_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_471_Earrings_SlicedA_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_471_Earrings_SlicedA_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_472_Earrings_Sliced_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_472_Earrings_Sliced_w.jpg")
![ThiewesR_477_Bracelet_Sliced_w.jpg]( "ThiewesR_477_Bracelet_Sliced_w.jpg")
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![UravitchA_Ephemeral_w.jpg]( "UravitchA_Ephemeral_w.jpg")
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
12 1/2" w x 17" h x 4 3/4" d
"My bas-relief of a close up of mallow flowers in a garden was inspired by Gauguin’s exotic paintings of gardens in Tahiti. Matisse’s later in life use of cut paper shapes also influenced my designs. The Fauve artists also paired down their compositions into flat shapes and used a distinct palette of colors. They got away from transcribing nature.
"I chose the large pink mallow flowers found in our garden with contrasting green and ochre colored leaves, a yellow pod, two beetles floating over a layer of mottled deep blue paper. Light is also an important element for the Fauve painters. I tried to portray the flowers in sunshine, contrasting with the layers and shadows of the leaves. It turned out to be a rewarding challenge."![UravitchA_Ephemeral_Detail_w.jpg]( "UravitchA_Ephemeral_Detail_w.jpg")
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral, detail
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
12 1/2" w x 17" h x 4 3/4" d
"My bas-relief of a close up of mallow flowers in a garden was inspired by Gauguin’s exotic paintings of gardens in Tahiti. Matisse’s later in life use of cut paper shapes also influenced my designs. The Fauve artists also paired down their compositions into flat shapes and used a distinct palette of colors. They got away from transcribing nature.
"I chose the large pink mallow flowers found in our garden with contrasting green and ochre colored leaves, a yellow pod, two beetles floating over a layer of mottled deep blue paper. Light is also an important element for the Fauve painters. I tried to portray the flowers in sunshine, contrasting with the layers and shadows of the leaves. It turned out to be a rewarding challenge."![YamadaM_Brooch1_w.jpg]( "YamadaM_Brooch1_w.jpg")
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Sarah Enoch
Asteridea
Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
25” long including clasp, 7.5” diameter x 2” wide
Sarah Enoch
Asteridea, detail
Necklace. Thermoformed polyethelyne (PE), oxidized sterling silver
25” long including clasp, 7.5” diameter x 2” wide
Arline Fisch
Fauvist Flower
Necklace. Coated copper wire, machine knit base and spool knit flowers
10" outer diameter
Arline Fisch
Pink and Orange Circles
Necklace. Coated copper wire, spool knit
12” w x 14" h, 3.5” circles
Arline Fisch
Purple and Green
Scarf and Brooch. Coated copper wire
Scarf: 12” l x 8” w, Brooch: 3” diameter
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 3
Brooch. Pulverization and Keum-Boo techniques. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver powder, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi, 18k yellow gold, fine silver
1.7" x 3.8" x 1.5"
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 1
Ring. Pulverization technique. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver power, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi
2.1" x 2" x 1.7"
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 16” w x 12” d
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 16” w x 12” d
Donna Marder
Sister Green
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
16” h x 13” w x 8” d
Donna Marder
Sister Green, detail
Sewn photos, gold teachest paper and an antique button
16” h x 13” w x 8” d
Donna Marder
Sister Red
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 12” w x 10” d
Donna Marder
Sister Red, detail
Sewn paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
18” h x 12” w x 10” d
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21" long, 1 1/4" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21" long, 1 1/4" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21.5" long, 1 1/8" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads, new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
21.5" long, 1 1/8" bead width x 1/2" bead height
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
12 1/2" w x 17" h x 4 3/4" d
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral, detail
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
12 1/2" w x 17" h x 4 3/4" d
Arline Fisch
Fauvist Flower
Necklace. Coated copper wire, machine knit base and spool knit flowers
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 3
Brooch. Pulverization and Keum-Boo techniques.
Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver powder, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi, 18k yellow gold, fine silver
Arata Fuchi
Hommage 1
Ring. Pulverization technique. Sterling silver, silver powder, oxidized silver power, fine gold, palladium, oxidized shibuichi
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
Donna Marder
Sister Blue
Sewn antique book paper, hand-made paper, collaged art postcards and an antique button
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads,
new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 24, Cloud Series 1, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads,
new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view A
Porcelain hollow reversible beads,
new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Karen Theusen Massaro
Necklace 27, view B
Porcelain hollow reversible beads,
new jade spacer beads, hand forged sterling silver clasp by Danish silversmith
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
Andrea Uravitch
Ephemeral, detail
Wonderflex, handmade paper, paint, mounted on a cradle board, crochet, ceramics, wire, machine sewn
We request the pleasure of your company to view the work
and meet the artists including:
Vivian Beer
John McQueen
Elizabeth Whyte Schulze
Donna Rhae Marder
Yoko Zeltserman-Miyaji
Yoshiko Yamamoto
Saturday, December 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at
Mobilia Gallery
358 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02138
RSVP mobiliaart@verizon.net or 617-876-2109
Picasso and Pie will be served. We invite you to read the full story that inspired Picasso and Pie here.
Mobilia Gallery is pleased to announce Fauve, a group exhibition after the leaders of avant-garde art: Van Gogh, Gaugin and Matisse (among many others). Much as these great masters of the past shared the use of pure color as a resource for describing light and space, Mobilia artists too have redefined vivid color and form as a vehicle to project a mood or an emotional response. This exhibition includes multimedia work by artists in jewelry, textile, paint, glass and ceramic to celebrate artistic expression as inspired by the ideas that led to the emergence of Fauvism.
Partial list of participating artists:
Jeanette Ahlgren
Tomomi Arata
Mary Bero
Angela Bubash
Helen Dorion
Sarah Enoch
Arline Fisch
Arata Fuchi
Myungjin Kim
Mariko Kusumoto
Andrew Lamb
Tom Loeser
Donna Rhae Marder
Karen Thuesen Massaro
Eleanor McCain
Elizabeth McDevitt
John McQueen
Mary Merkel-Hess
Lesley Richmond
Lynne Sausele
Warren Seelig
Blanka Sperkova
Rachelle Thiewes
Andrea Uravitch
Mizuko Yamada
Yoshiko Yamamoto