The appeal of a kaleidoscope is its capacity to offer a constantly changing view from the same set of components. For Sarah Shriver, the possibility of perpetual change from a single starting point suggests an inspiration for her intricate compositions. …
The elements of design are present in all fabricated objects, although we rarely stop to consider them. A stylistic analysis of a hand crafted piece of jewelry, a manufactured chair or product packaging may seem strange, but one can evaluate …
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In 1994, Julie: Artisans’ Gallery was just about the only places you could see work by accomplished polymer jewelry artists. When Julie Shafler Dale opened her gallery in 1973, it was the very first boutique dedicated to wearable art in …
Some people pick up comic books to discover a superhero. I simply stepped into Julie Artisans’ Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York City. There, in 1994, I discovered Pier Voulkos, who has been a creative idol for me …
Listen to what two notable art critics have said about our dependence on historical roots: The only road to authenticity lies through what has already been done. There is no deep art without deep historical awareness. Robert Hughes All (craft) …