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Exhibition - Nicole Polentas Jewelry

Gallery Loupe will be exhibiting work by

Nicole Polentas from

November 17 through December 1.

The exhibit is titled, Psychomanteum,

(a term referring to the ancient practice of
communicating with the

spiritual realm; in the psychomanteum,
the oracles would gaze into a

still pool of water to see the future.)

This artist uses this notion of a psychomanteum

to display her work, create a mood,
and re-connect with her familial and cultural history:

. . . she draws on her Greek heritage for inspiration and for the unique manner in which she exhibits her current body of work - in a setting meant to depict the psychomanteum - the naturally occurring rockpools of myth where ancient Greeks would go to consult the oracles . . . The installation includes water in order to re-create the aquatic area where one could commune with the gods. The jewelry pieces themselves are fascinating and intricate constructions of metal wire and steel sheets, sterling silver, plastic and paint, ornamented with personal photographs . . . a bridge to her sense of belonging to a place she is rooted but no longer lives - her past and present become connected in her very personal jewelry. . .

It's interesting to see how the artist

creates autobiographical

jewelry by using

metal sheets and wires along with plastic,

paint and personal photographs

to link directly back to her homeland

and personal history.

See more at Gallery Loupe.

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Lisa Colby Jewelry

Metalsmith Lisa Colby designs

her visions in silver then adds
gold, gemstones or found objects.
I especially like how her work
shows the mark of the human hand.

In other words, I like how she
speaks metal.

She explains her work,

I create jewelry that is fabricated entirely by hand. One of the techniques I employ is that of melting sterling silver and manipulating this material while it is hot to achieve the organic shapes often seen in my designs.

For more views of all her varied collections
see Lisa Colby's website.

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Catalina Brenes Jewelry

Resin in a plastic bag may not sound

like an appropriate combination for jewelry

yet Catalina Brenes creates pieces

that are really eye catching and intriguing.

She has three distinct collections, but it's those

resin-filled plastics that consistently
catch my eye.

Experimenting with materials such as silver,
gemstones, natural pigments, found objects,
pearls and 24 KT gold foil, this artist explains how she
creates with an eye towards whimsy and play,

... I need materials that let me make mistakes . . . Something that allows me to play, to enjoy the creating process. Feel the material to unleash the inner child. . . and when I’m ready it becomes a game. . . I need my small toys, resin and pigments to preserve that second. That’s when the plastic bag becomes my canvas.

You can all of her collections on
her website and at Not Just A Label.

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When I design new items I always think about the message I want to convey. I think the I refuse to sink piece sends a powerful message, it reminds me to stay anchored. You can find the I refuse to sink necklace HERE.

Product detail:

The I Refuse To Sink necklace is a 7/8th inch sterling silver round disc that has been stamped around the outer edge of the disc. The piece has a sterling silver anchor charm attached to the disc the charms hang on a 18 inch sterling silver bead ball chain. {This piece can also be personalized with up to 16 letters, spaces count. Suggestions: Navy Wife, Navy Mom. Please leave your personalization at checkout.

You can visit my shop and view my entire collection by clicking on the below image.

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Surface Effects on Mixed Metals - Sharrey Doré Jewelry

Hand-fabricated pieces made in sterling silver

and 14K gold, work by Sharrey Doré delightfully

combines various elements, textures,

and pattern effects in the creation of

contemporary jewelry.

This artist is a metalsmith with innovative ideas
each beautifully expressed by
a compelling design with a strong
architectural or Asian influence.

Using techniques such as reticulation, fusing
and embossing, she purposely sets out to explore
and develop her own processes in
surface texturing and patterning on metal.

The results are lovely one-of-a-kind
miniature sculptures.

I especially love her pieces featuring
gold granulation over silver.
It enhances that striking contrast
between the gold and silver.

Be sure to visit Sharrey Doré's website

to see more of this beautiful mixed-metal work.

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Textured Mosaics

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And other new wall art pieces...

The ceramic tiles that make up this mosaic are all my handmade pieces. Added to this piece of eye candy art are stones, pearls, and iridescent glass. It measures 6 inches wide by 16 inches long. Click on the images to be able to see all the pieces. You can also see this piece full screen on facebook https://facebook.com/Geometals or put Geometals/Metro Decor in facebook`s search bar

This one is 14" x 14" and has over 300 pieces.

As you can see from all of the posts on this site, texture and rich colors are a constant theme of my work. Wanting to combine an array of textures, I`ve decided to do some wall art pieces. Here is the first of many called "Mosaic Magic". It measures 5 & 3/4" wide by 12" long. As always, for more information or for ordering, please send me an email to geometals@aol.com

Scroll down to see the textured ceramic switch plates (and cabinet pulls) that can be customized to your decor.

Click on the image to see more detail.

Say, what time is it?

This clock has an oak base with a black lacquer finish. The use of green and blue patinas over copper and brass really make the contrasts pop. Plus, the quartz movement keeps precise time. This design is called "All in good time"