Linda Leviton recently taught a workshop on large scale foldforming at the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, OH. Not only is Linda a brilliant local artist, but she also won Honorable Mention and two Jurors' Choice nominations in the 2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition, a global event for metal artists. Learn more in Part I of this story.
Make an impression After the wire is curved and taped down, cover your anvil surface or steel bench block with leather and place the piece on top. Using a slightly domed hammer, pound along the wire until it is evenly indented into the metal. When you've hammered enough, the wire track will be clearly visible on the opposite side but won't have cut through. There is a little trial and error as you learn when to stop. Later if the line you made in this step is slightly too thin for structural integrity, melt some solder along the inside of the fold to reinforce it. Cut and bend In this clip, Linda cuts around the line left by her wire and bends the piece. Notice how the final form can be manipulated into the shape you want. Meet some of the StudentsThe students in this workshop were on fire! Take a look at some pics and video clips, and see for yourself. So there you have it-- a spectacular class taught by Linda Leviton at the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, OH this past June. Do you have experience with this technique or with the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus? I'd love to hear from you so please leave me a comment below!
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In late June of this year, the Cultural Arts Center here in Columbus, OH hosted a four-day workshop on foldforming. Intrigued by its focus on creating larger scale works, I visited the class for a few hours to interview the class and snap some pics for this story. The instructor was Linda Leviton, a talented local artist who creates commissioned metal installations for spaces like corporate atriums, hospitals, and universities. To set the stage... I didn't realize at the time that Linda had submitted three pieces for consideration in the 2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition. And how did that turn out? In a unanimous decision, from among entries submitted by artists in Aruba, Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, and the U.S. -- ALL of Linda's pieces were recognized by the jury. Who judged her work? The 2015 jurors are all leaders in the international metal arts community; Charles Lewton-Brain, Artist Goldsmith and Foldforming Pioneer, Hazel Wheaton, Editor of Art Jewelry magazine, and Dr. Hanuman Aspler, Owner / Co-Founder of The Ganoksin Project. No small accomplishment -- congrats, Linda! Here they are! Enjoy -- and then scroll down to get some tips from Linda's foldforming workshop. Linda's four-day foldforming workshop at the Cultural Arts Center (CAC) in Columbus, OH, was a well-attended, high energy event. I collected lots of great images, videos, and tips to share. These are some pics of Linda and her students. Large Scale Foldforming |
These vertical shears are new to me so it helped to see them in action. What a great angle for cutting metal. | Modify shears to save time Use a belt sander to smooth the cutting edges of your sheers. They will leave smoother edges on your metal, reducing the sanding your pieces require after cutting. |
| Braze components together to create a larger work In this video, Linda creates a flower by attaching a copper stem to a foldformed Heistad Cup. She uses brazing rod from a welders' supply outlet -- or in this case, from a junkyard! Many of us working in small metals are familiar only with silver and gold solder. Brazing rod is a great solution for connecting copper pieces in a large work. |
Create templates for multiples Linda's roots are in quilting, an art form that often calls for assembling many small components into a large pattern. This design sensibility transfers well to her large scale metal installations. Linda's work is often based on patterns and repetition of smaller shapes. Listen as she explains how she creates a template for her components and then creates multiples that match. | |
Quick Note About The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) in Columbus OHIO
Let's take a moment for a brief public service announcement for my local friends. So many Columbus folks have never heard of the Cultural Arts Center and really must check it out.
When I signed up for my first class at the CAC about five years ago, I drove by it twice before even checking the address. Why? Because the class was so inexpensive -- well under $100 for eight 3-hour sessions -- I was expecting a run-down urban disaster running on a shoestring!
Instead, the CAC might just be the best kept secret in Columbus. Subsidized by the city, the facility is an artist's dream-- diverse, well-stocked, and expertly staffed. They offer classes in the visual arts... metal, clay, painting, fiber, and more. Kristi Kloss runs the small metals program and she really knows her stuff!
When I signed up for my first class at the CAC about five years ago, I drove by it twice before even checking the address. Why? Because the class was so inexpensive -- well under $100 for eight 3-hour sessions -- I was expecting a run-down urban disaster running on a shoestring!
Instead, the CAC might just be the best kept secret in Columbus. Subsidized by the city, the facility is an artist's dream-- diverse, well-stocked, and expertly staffed. They offer classes in the visual arts... metal, clay, painting, fiber, and more. Kristi Kloss runs the small metals program and she really knows her stuff!
Let's pause here and do this story in a couple of parts. There is so much great video to share and we're getting a little data-heavy for a blog post. Please check back for part II in a few days, ok?
All my best,
Sue
All my best,
Sue
RESULTS: 2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition
Time to begin planning your submission for next year!
SECOND PLACE
“The Hoshen” by Ira Sherman
(Torah Hoshen Breast Plate: 18 in x 10 in x 2.5 in / 45.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 6.4 cm; sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones)
“The Hoshen” by Ira Sherman
(Torah Hoshen Breast Plate: 18 in x 10 in x 2.5 in / 45.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 6.4 cm; sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones)
THIRD PLACE
“Honeycomb Bracelet” by Christina Brandewie
(Bracelet: 3 in x 1 in / 7.6 cm x 2.5 cm; sterling silver, 18K yellow gold plated)
“Honeycomb Bracelet” by Christina Brandewie
(Bracelet: 3 in x 1 in / 7.6 cm x 2.5 cm; sterling silver, 18K yellow gold plated)
FIRST PLACE
“Stovchen III” by Dan Lippitt
(Tea Warmer: 6.5 in x 4.5 in /16.5 cm x 11.4 cm; sterling silver)
HONORABLE MENTION
“Animal Vegetable Mineral” by Linda Leviton
(Wall Sculpture: 28 in x 25 in x 3 in / 71 cm x 63.5 cm x 7.6 cm; copper, patina)
“Animal Vegetable Mineral” by Linda Leviton
(Wall Sculpture: 28 in x 25 in x 3 in / 71 cm x 63.5 cm x 7.6 cm; copper, patina)
2015 WINNERS
FIRST PLACE: Dan Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Stovchen III” (6.5 in x 4.5 in) (16.5 cm x 11.4 cm) sterling silver
SECOND PLACE: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.
“The Hoshen” (18 in x 10 in x 2.5 in) (45.7 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm) sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones
THIRD PLACE: Christina Brandewie, www.cabbjewelry.com, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.
“Honeycomb Bracelet” (3 in x 1 in) (7.6 cm x 2.5 cm) sterling silver, 18K yellow gold plated
HONORABLE MENTION: Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.
“Animal Vegetable Mineral” (28 in x 25 in x 3 in) (71 cm x 63.5 cm x 7.6 cm) copper, patina
2015 Jurors' Choice Selections
Jurors' Choice In alphabetical order...
Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
“Vulva Ring” (2.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 2.1 cm) copper, sterling silver
Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.
“Damascus Panel Ring” (Size 5) 18k gold, Damascus steel, diamond
“Green Amethyst Solitaire” (Size 11) 18K rose, 14kw, green amethyst
Photos by David Terao
Holly Carter, hollycarterart.com, Richmond, CA, U.S.
“Facets” (16 in x 11 in x 11 in) (40.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 27.9 cm) pewter, acrylic, aluminum
John M. Cohea, jmcknives.blademakers.com, Nettleton, MS, U.S.
“Vest Knife” (8 in x 2 in) (20.3 cm x 5 cm) Damascus steel, copper, fused silver, mokume gane, garnets, leather, rawhide
Photos by Scott A. Roush
Melissa Davenport, Scottdale, PA, U.S.
“Vase” (6 in x 3 in x 1.5 in) (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.8 cm) sterling silver
Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, CA
“Colours of the Seasons Collar” (7 in x 7 in) (17.8 cm x 17.8 cm) niobium, sterling silver
Wendy Edsall-Kerwin, www.hammerstrokeandfire.com, Elizabethtown, PA, U.S.
“Cascade” (5.75 in x 6.75 in x 7 in) (14.6 cm x 17.1 cm x 17.7 cm) bronze, nickel, brass
Angela Fung, www.angelafung.net/paperartist, Hassocks, U.K.
“Origami Sculpture” (50 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) laser cut stainless steel
Kerye Hartzell, artkeryeleigh.com, Richmond, TX, U.S.
“Origami Lily” (38 in x 21.5 in x 4.5 in) (96.5 cm x 54.6 cm x 11.4 cm) copper, alcohol ink
Deborah Jemmott, www.debjemmott.com, San Marcos, CA, U.S.
“Blue Bowl” (5 in x 5 in x 2 in) (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 5 cm) steel
Denys Knight, www.accidentalhammer.com, Bonners Ferry, ID, U.S.
“Floribunda” (13 in x 11 in) (33 cm x 27.9 cm framed) copper
Goran Konjevod, organicorigami.com, Livermore, CA, U.S.
“Shell” (4 in x 5 in x 4 in) (10.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 10.1 cm) copper
Ellen Krieger, www.ellenkriegerjewelry.com, McLean, VA, U.S.
“Caesar's Salad” (2 in x 6.5 in) (5 cm x 16.5 cm) copper, fine silver, silver foil, enamel, amazonite cabachon
Photos by David Terao
Ed Lay, www.edlay.info, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.
“FF Bowl #7” (8.5 in x 6.5 in x 3.5 in) (21.6 cm x 16.5 cm x 8.9 cm) copper, vitreous enamel
Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.
“Eve's Leaves” (4.2 ft x 2 ft x 10 in) (127 cm x 60.9 cm x 25.4 cm) copper
“Shades of Green” (6 ft x 6 ft x 1 ft) (1.8 m x 1.8 m x 30.5 cm) copper, wood, patina, dye, paint; photos by Jerry Anthony
Daniel Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Candleholder” measures w/o candle (3.75" x 1.75") (9.5 cm x 4.4 cm) copper, enamel, wax candle
Louise Mary Muttitt, www.louisemarydesigns.co.uk, Burton upon Trent, U.K.
“Sugar Sifting Spoon” (15 cm long) sterling silver
“Twist Candlestick” (25 cm x 21 cm) Britannia Silver
Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Albany, CA, U.S.
“Autumn Leaves Necklace” (10.5 in x 10 in) (26.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper, patina, leather cord
“Vine Necklace” (9 in x 8 in) (22.8 cm x 20.3 cm) fine silver, garnet, 18K gold bezel
Photos by George Post
Stella Rose Powell, www.silverfallsjewelry.com, Bend, OR, U.S.
“Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Earrings” (1.75 in x 1.5 in) (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) 18K, sterling silver bimetal
“Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Necklace” (1 3/8 in x 1.5 in) (3.5 cm x 3.8 cm) 18k/ss bimetal, freshwater pearl
Bradley Sanders, www.bradleysandersart.com, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S.
“Rebecca the Blue Heron” (38 in x 20 in) (96.5 cm x 50.8 cm) copper, iron, patina
Hendrik Schouten, St.Cruz, Aruba
“Anemoon” (19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm) copper, ammonia patina
Photos by Christian Schouten
Kest Schwartzman, www.vagabondmetalworks.com, Frederick, MD, U.S.
“Guardian” mask (24 in x 18 in x 10in) (60.9 cm x 45.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper
FIRST PLACE: Dan Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Stovchen III” (6.5 in x 4.5 in) (16.5 cm x 11.4 cm) sterling silver
SECOND PLACE: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.
“The Hoshen” (18 in x 10 in x 2.5 in) (45.7 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm) sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones
THIRD PLACE: Christina Brandewie, www.cabbjewelry.com, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.
“Honeycomb Bracelet” (3 in x 1 in) (7.6 cm x 2.5 cm) sterling silver, 18K yellow gold plated
HONORABLE MENTION: Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.
“Animal Vegetable Mineral” (28 in x 25 in x 3 in) (71 cm x 63.5 cm x 7.6 cm) copper, patina
2015 Jurors' Choice Selections
Jurors' Choice In alphabetical order...
Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
“Vulva Ring” (2.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 2.1 cm) copper, sterling silver
Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.
“Damascus Panel Ring” (Size 5) 18k gold, Damascus steel, diamond
“Green Amethyst Solitaire” (Size 11) 18K rose, 14kw, green amethyst
Photos by David Terao
Holly Carter, hollycarterart.com, Richmond, CA, U.S.
“Facets” (16 in x 11 in x 11 in) (40.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 27.9 cm) pewter, acrylic, aluminum
John M. Cohea, jmcknives.blademakers.com, Nettleton, MS, U.S.
“Vest Knife” (8 in x 2 in) (20.3 cm x 5 cm) Damascus steel, copper, fused silver, mokume gane, garnets, leather, rawhide
Photos by Scott A. Roush
Melissa Davenport, Scottdale, PA, U.S.
“Vase” (6 in x 3 in x 1.5 in) (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.8 cm) sterling silver
Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, CA
“Colours of the Seasons Collar” (7 in x 7 in) (17.8 cm x 17.8 cm) niobium, sterling silver
Wendy Edsall-Kerwin, www.hammerstrokeandfire.com, Elizabethtown, PA, U.S.
“Cascade” (5.75 in x 6.75 in x 7 in) (14.6 cm x 17.1 cm x 17.7 cm) bronze, nickel, brass
Angela Fung, www.angelafung.net/paperartist, Hassocks, U.K.
“Origami Sculpture” (50 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) laser cut stainless steel
Kerye Hartzell, artkeryeleigh.com, Richmond, TX, U.S.
“Origami Lily” (38 in x 21.5 in x 4.5 in) (96.5 cm x 54.6 cm x 11.4 cm) copper, alcohol ink
Deborah Jemmott, www.debjemmott.com, San Marcos, CA, U.S.
“Blue Bowl” (5 in x 5 in x 2 in) (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 5 cm) steel
Denys Knight, www.accidentalhammer.com, Bonners Ferry, ID, U.S.
“Floribunda” (13 in x 11 in) (33 cm x 27.9 cm framed) copper
Goran Konjevod, organicorigami.com, Livermore, CA, U.S.
“Shell” (4 in x 5 in x 4 in) (10.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 10.1 cm) copper
Ellen Krieger, www.ellenkriegerjewelry.com, McLean, VA, U.S.
“Caesar's Salad” (2 in x 6.5 in) (5 cm x 16.5 cm) copper, fine silver, silver foil, enamel, amazonite cabachon
Photos by David Terao
Ed Lay, www.edlay.info, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.
“FF Bowl #7” (8.5 in x 6.5 in x 3.5 in) (21.6 cm x 16.5 cm x 8.9 cm) copper, vitreous enamel
Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.
“Eve's Leaves” (4.2 ft x 2 ft x 10 in) (127 cm x 60.9 cm x 25.4 cm) copper
“Shades of Green” (6 ft x 6 ft x 1 ft) (1.8 m x 1.8 m x 30.5 cm) copper, wood, patina, dye, paint; photos by Jerry Anthony
Daniel Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Candleholder” measures w/o candle (3.75" x 1.75") (9.5 cm x 4.4 cm) copper, enamel, wax candle
Louise Mary Muttitt, www.louisemarydesigns.co.uk, Burton upon Trent, U.K.
“Sugar Sifting Spoon” (15 cm long) sterling silver
“Twist Candlestick” (25 cm x 21 cm) Britannia Silver
Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Albany, CA, U.S.
“Autumn Leaves Necklace” (10.5 in x 10 in) (26.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper, patina, leather cord
“Vine Necklace” (9 in x 8 in) (22.8 cm x 20.3 cm) fine silver, garnet, 18K gold bezel
Photos by George Post
Stella Rose Powell, www.silverfallsjewelry.com, Bend, OR, U.S.
“Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Earrings” (1.75 in x 1.5 in) (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) 18K, sterling silver bimetal
“Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Necklace” (1 3/8 in x 1.5 in) (3.5 cm x 3.8 cm) 18k/ss bimetal, freshwater pearl
Bradley Sanders, www.bradleysandersart.com, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S.
“Rebecca the Blue Heron” (38 in x 20 in) (96.5 cm x 50.8 cm) copper, iron, patina
Hendrik Schouten, St.Cruz, Aruba
“Anemoon” (19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm) copper, ammonia patina
Photos by Christian Schouten
Kest Schwartzman, www.vagabondmetalworks.com, Frederick, MD, U.S.
“Guardian” mask (24 in x 18 in x 10in) (60.9 cm x 45.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper
Our book is out! Foldforming at 30: Winners and Jurors' Choice Selections for the Inaugural Lewton-Brain Foldform Competitions. A full color, image-rich celebration of winners and Jurors' Choice selections from the 2012 and 2013 competitions with forward by Charles Lewton-Brain and commentary by Hazel Wheaton and Cynthia Eid.
8x10 soft cover, high quality paper, 47 pages-- we are so pleased with how it looks :-)
Buy directly from the CMA store or from Blurb. It's already on back order but they come in quickly.
8x10 soft cover, high quality paper, 47 pages-- we are so pleased with how it looks :-)
Buy directly from the CMA store or from Blurb. It's already on back order but they come in quickly.
UPDATE: There are now two editions available! The Coffee Table edition is 8x10" on high quality 140# glossy photo paper with a glossy soft cover, perfect bound. The new soft cover edition is beautiful quality too-- 8.5x11" on premium 80# matte paper with a semi-gloss cover, perfect bound. This is a link to both and this is the press release.
Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition 2014
On August 1, 2014, New York's Center for Metal Arts announced the 2014 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition winners. This video celebrates the winning entries and also twenty Jurors' Choice selections from among entries received from artists around the world. See the full list and winning images below the video and visit Art Jewelry magazine's special online gallery or pick up their November issue.
The information hub for this international event is here, a page filled with resources and previous results / videos. Next year's event will be the fourth annual competition, with a deadline of June 15, 2015.
On August 1, 2014, New York's Center for Metal Arts announced the 2014 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition winners. This video celebrates the winning entries and also twenty Jurors' Choice selections from among entries received from artists around the world. See the full list and winning images below the video and visit Art Jewelry magazine's special online gallery or pick up their November issue.
The information hub for this international event is here, a page filled with resources and previous results / videos. Next year's event will be the fourth annual competition, with a deadline of June 15, 2015.
First Place
Alison Antelman
“Metropolis Bracelet” (Photo by Eric Smith)
Second Place
Kharisma Sommers
"Jewel Beetle"
Third Place
Hendrik Schouten
"Cross Foldformed Bracelet" (Photo by Chris Schouten)
Honorable Mention
Heather McLarty
"Strange Fountain" (Photo by Martha Benedict)
Innovation Award
Noah Deledda
For studies in hand formed aluminum
Winners and Jurors' Choice Listings 2014 WINNERS: FIRST PLACE: “Metropolis Bracelet” by Alison Antelman, Berkeley, CA, U.S. SECOND PLACE: “Jewel Beetle” by Kharisma Sommers, Quincy, IL, U.S. THIRD PLACE: “Cross Foldformed Bracelet” by Hendrik Schouten, Santa Cruz, Aruba HONORABLE MENTION: “Strange Fountain” by Heather McLarty, Los Angeles, CA, U.S. INNOVATION AWARD: Hand-formed aluminum by Noah Deledda, Tampa, FL, U.S. JURORS Charles Lewton-Brain, Hazel Wheaton, and Alan Revere. SPONSORS: Art Jewelry magazine, Center for Metal Arts (host), The Ganoksin Project, Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, and Rio Grande. | 2014 JURORS' CHOICE: “Hanging Garden Ring” by Alison Antelman, Berkeley, CA, U.S. (Photo by: Eric Smith) “Sea Slug” by Stephanie Brohman, Iowa City, IA, U.S. “The Inside” by Jungmin Cho, Seoul, South Korea “Faux Diamond Necklace” by Lucy Louise Derickson, Richmond, VA, U.S. “Purple” by Pat Downing, San Diego, CA, U.S. “Origami Planes” by Diana Garcia, San Francisco, CA, U.S. “Autumn’s Touch” and “Lilly Sculpture” by Kerye Hartzell, Richmond, TX, U.S. “Still Life” and “Dignity” by Denys Knight, Bonners Ferry, ID, U.S. (Photos by Jay Ellis) “Stolen Moments” by Ed Lay, El Cerrito, CA, U.S. “Foldformed Granulated Cuff” by Frank Mancuso, San Francisco, CA, U.S. “Strange Urban Jungle” by Heather McLarty, Los Angeles, CA, U.S. (Photo by Martha Benedict) “Fluted Collar” by Sher Novak, Albany, CA, U.S. “It Looks Like a Shell” and “Linear Foldform Bracelet” by Hendrik Schouten, Santa Cruz, Aruba (Photos by Chris Schouten) “Echinacea Flower” and “Frilly Peach” by Kharisma Sommers, Quincy, IL, U.S. “Tiffany Forest” by Gayle Whiteley Minjarez, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S. “Wall Piece 2” by Roy Ysla, Bethesda, MD, U.S. |
The video is out! Details (from the YouTube description) below.
Winners of the 2013 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition were announced on Aug 5, 2013 by the Center for Metal Arts in Florida, New York at www.centerformetalarts.com. This video celebrates the winning entries and also twenty Jurors' Choice pieces selected from among entries received from artists around the world.
Jurors: Charles Lewton-Brain, Hazel Wheaton, and Rhoda Weber Mack. Sponsors: Rio Grande, Art Jewelry magazine, and The Ganoksin Project. Host: Center for Metal Arts, Florida, New York. Competition Director: Sue Lacy.
FIRST PLACE: Looking Up At the Sky II, by Yuka Okane Inoue, of Lake Forest, IL, U.S.; Sterling and fine silver, Japanese alloys, diamond. 3 x 3 x 3.5 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 8.9 cm). Photo by Guy Nicol.
SECOND PLACE: Persephone Vase, by Rauni Higson, of Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.; Britannia silver. 55 cm tall (21.7 in). Photo by Clarissa Bruce.
THIRD PLACE: FF Bowl 5, by Ed Lay, of El Cerrito, Calif., U.S.; Copper, vitreous enamel. 6 x 6 x 3.5 in. (15.2 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm).
HONORABLE MENTION: Origami Bracelet, by Gayle Whiteley Minjarez, of Santa Barbara, Calif., U.S.; Sterling and reticulation silver. 1 x 6.75 in. (2.5 x 17.1 cm).
HONORABLE MENTION: Viento en Cara, by Eva Zuzuarregui, of Carlsbad, Calif., U.S.; Sterling silver. 8.5 x 6.5 x .5 in. (21.6 x 16.5 x 1.3 cm). Photo by Seth Papac.
JURORS' CHOICE:
Blooming Basket, by Mira Benoni, of El Cerrito, Calif., U.S.; Enameled copper, electroplated copper mesh and branches. 11 x 15 x 7 in. (27.9 x 38.1 x 17.8 cm).
Untitled, by Pat Downing, of San Diego, Calif., U.S.; Copper, steel, patina. 7 x 4 x 2 ft. (2.1 x 1.2 x .6 m).
Star Earrings by Robert Fear, of Auckland, New Zealand; Copper, silver. 22 x 22 x 11 mm (.9 x .9 x .4 in).
Gathering, by Christine Finch, of Richmond, Calif., U.S.; Copper, vitreous enamel. 8 x 7 x 2 in. (20.3 x 17.8 x 5 cm). Photo by Ed Lay.
Fore-armed, by Rauni Higson, of Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.; Patinated gilding metal. 14 x 11 cm (5.5 x 4.3 in). Photo by Jan Davies.
Spinal, by Rauni Higson, of Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.; Patinated copper, 21 x 18 cm. (8.3 x 7 in). Photo by Jan Davies.
Find Me; I'm Here, by Yuka Okane Inoue, of Lake Forest, IL, U.S., Copper, sterling silver, found object, diamond. 5.1 x 3.5 x 1.6 in. (13 x 8.9 x 4.1 cm). Photo by Guy Nicol.
Rip Tide, by Denys Knight, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, U.S.; Copper, Swarovski crystals. 7 x 10.5 in. (17.8 x 26.7 cm).
Winter Moon, by Denys Knight, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, U.S.; Copper, silver. 2.38 x 6 in. (6 x 15.2 cm).
FF Bowl 6, by Ed Lay, of El Cerrito, Calif., U.S.; Copper, vitreous enamel. 10 x 10 x 4 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm).
Salt and Pepper Shakers, by Kenneth MacBain, of Morristown, NJ, U.S.; Sterling silver, topaz, garnet. 5 x 2.25 x 2.5 in. (13 x 5.7 x 6.4 cm).
Salt and Pepper Shakers (2), by Kenneth MacBain, of Morristown, NJ, U.S.; Sterling silver, 18K gold, topaz, garnet. 3.5 x 1; 5 x 2 in. (8.9 x 2.5; 13 x 5 cm).
Por Frida, by Mary K McIntyre, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Bronze sheet. 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 in. (17.8 x 14 x 3.8 cm). Photo by Paul Ambtman.
Georgia's Orchid, by Mary K McIntyre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Bronze sheet. 5.5 x 6.5 x 2 in. (14 x 16.5 x 5 cm). Photo by Paul Ambtman.
Evolution, by Kaiya Rainbolt, of San Diego, Calif., U.S.; Steel, vitreous enamel. Six pieces; 8 x 8 x 4 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm).
Leafy Sea Dragon, by Liz Reed, of Naracoorte, South Australia; Copper. Dragon height 5 in. (12.7 cm). Photo by Steve Bourne.
aSpire, by Bill Roberts, of Ocala, FL, U.S.; Aluminum. 12 x 4.5 x 2 ft. (3.7 x 1.4 x .6 m)
Zipper Cuff, by Greta Schiegg, of Cottonwood, AZ, U.S.; Sterling silver. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.25 in. (3.8 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm). Photo by Jerome Photos.
Connexion, by Catherine Sheedy, of Levis, Quebec, Canada; Sterling silver, PVC pipe, rubber electric wire. 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm. (19.7 x 19.7 x .6 in.)
Swirling Leaves, by Susan Thornton, of Watertown, TN, U.S.; Sterling silver. 4 x 4 x 2.75 in. (10.2 x 10.2 x 7 cm). Photo by John Lucas.
The annual competition is open to artists everywhere and coincides with the Charles Lewton-Brain Conference on Foldforming. Both are hosted by Center for Metal Arts in Florida, New York. Visit www.centerformetalarts.com for more information; visit SueLacy Wired at http://tinyurl.com/8ore8nh for an extensive live blog documenting the 2012 conference in text, photos, and video.
"It is wonderful to see the beautiful objects and new developments in foldforming that are occurring. The pieces here represent the best of what is being created today using foldforming." -- Charles Lewton-Brain
If you work with metal and would like to join the official Foldforming group on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/groups/foldforming
Jurors: Charles Lewton-Brain, Hazel Wheaton, and Rhoda Weber Mack. Sponsors: Rio Grande, Art Jewelry magazine, and The Ganoksin Project. Host: Center for Metal Arts, Florida, New York. Competition Director: Sue Lacy.
FIRST PLACE: Looking Up At the Sky II, by Yuka Okane Inoue, of Lake Forest, IL, U.S.; Sterling and fine silver, Japanese alloys, diamond. 3 x 3 x 3.5 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 8.9 cm). Photo by Guy Nicol.
SECOND PLACE: Persephone Vase, by Rauni Higson, of Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.; Britannia silver. 55 cm tall (21.7 in). Photo by Clarissa Bruce.
THIRD PLACE: FF Bowl 5, by Ed Lay, of El Cerrito, Calif., U.S.; Copper, vitreous enamel. 6 x 6 x 3.5 in. (15.2 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm).
HONORABLE MENTION: Origami Bracelet, by Gayle Whiteley Minjarez, of Santa Barbara, Calif., U.S.; Sterling and reticulation silver. 1 x 6.75 in. (2.5 x 17.1 cm).
HONORABLE MENTION: Viento en Cara, by Eva Zuzuarregui, of Carlsbad, Calif., U.S.; Sterling silver. 8.5 x 6.5 x .5 in. (21.6 x 16.5 x 1.3 cm). Photo by Seth Papac.
JURORS' CHOICE:
Blooming Basket, by Mira Benoni, of El Cerrito, Calif., U.S.; Enameled copper, electroplated copper mesh and branches. 11 x 15 x 7 in. (27.9 x 38.1 x 17.8 cm).
Untitled, by Pat Downing, of San Diego, Calif., U.S.; Copper, steel, patina. 7 x 4 x 2 ft. (2.1 x 1.2 x .6 m).
Star Earrings by Robert Fear, of Auckland, New Zealand; Copper, silver. 22 x 22 x 11 mm (.9 x .9 x .4 in).
Gathering, by Christine Finch, of Richmond, Calif., U.S.; Copper, vitreous enamel. 8 x 7 x 2 in. (20.3 x 17.8 x 5 cm). Photo by Ed Lay.
Fore-armed, by Rauni Higson, of Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.; Patinated gilding metal. 14 x 11 cm (5.5 x 4.3 in). Photo by Jan Davies.
Spinal, by Rauni Higson, of Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.; Patinated copper, 21 x 18 cm. (8.3 x 7 in). Photo by Jan Davies.
Find Me; I'm Here, by Yuka Okane Inoue, of Lake Forest, IL, U.S., Copper, sterling silver, found object, diamond. 5.1 x 3.5 x 1.6 in. (13 x 8.9 x 4.1 cm). Photo by Guy Nicol.
Rip Tide, by Denys Knight, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, U.S.; Copper, Swarovski crystals. 7 x 10.5 in. (17.8 x 26.7 cm).
Winter Moon, by Denys Knight, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, U.S.; Copper, silver. 2.38 x 6 in. (6 x 15.2 cm).
FF Bowl 6, by Ed Lay, of El Cerrito, Calif., U.S.; Copper, vitreous enamel. 10 x 10 x 4 in. (25.4 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm).
Salt and Pepper Shakers, by Kenneth MacBain, of Morristown, NJ, U.S.; Sterling silver, topaz, garnet. 5 x 2.25 x 2.5 in. (13 x 5.7 x 6.4 cm).
Salt and Pepper Shakers (2), by Kenneth MacBain, of Morristown, NJ, U.S.; Sterling silver, 18K gold, topaz, garnet. 3.5 x 1; 5 x 2 in. (8.9 x 2.5; 13 x 5 cm).
Por Frida, by Mary K McIntyre, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Bronze sheet. 7 x 5.5 x 1.5 in. (17.8 x 14 x 3.8 cm). Photo by Paul Ambtman.
Georgia's Orchid, by Mary K McIntyre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Bronze sheet. 5.5 x 6.5 x 2 in. (14 x 16.5 x 5 cm). Photo by Paul Ambtman.
Evolution, by Kaiya Rainbolt, of San Diego, Calif., U.S.; Steel, vitreous enamel. Six pieces; 8 x 8 x 4 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm).
Leafy Sea Dragon, by Liz Reed, of Naracoorte, South Australia; Copper. Dragon height 5 in. (12.7 cm). Photo by Steve Bourne.
aSpire, by Bill Roberts, of Ocala, FL, U.S.; Aluminum. 12 x 4.5 x 2 ft. (3.7 x 1.4 x .6 m)
Zipper Cuff, by Greta Schiegg, of Cottonwood, AZ, U.S.; Sterling silver. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.25 in. (3.8 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm). Photo by Jerome Photos.
Connexion, by Catherine Sheedy, of Levis, Quebec, Canada; Sterling silver, PVC pipe, rubber electric wire. 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm. (19.7 x 19.7 x .6 in.)
Swirling Leaves, by Susan Thornton, of Watertown, TN, U.S.; Sterling silver. 4 x 4 x 2.75 in. (10.2 x 10.2 x 7 cm). Photo by John Lucas.
The annual competition is open to artists everywhere and coincides with the Charles Lewton-Brain Conference on Foldforming. Both are hosted by Center for Metal Arts in Florida, New York. Visit www.centerformetalarts.com for more information; visit SueLacy Wired at http://tinyurl.com/8ore8nh for an extensive live blog documenting the 2012 conference in text, photos, and video.
"It is wonderful to see the beautiful objects and new developments in foldforming that are occurring. The pieces here represent the best of what is being created today using foldforming." -- Charles Lewton-Brain
If you work with metal and would like to join the official Foldforming group on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/groups/foldforming
If you're seeing a blurry thumbnail it should update at some point, when Youtube gets around to it. Here is some of the video description:
www.suelacydesigns.com (blog: SueLacy Wired.) These are selections of my foldform work from the year 2012. Foldforming is a metal technique developed by world renowned goldsmith and educator, Charles Lewton-Brain. The technique results in three dimensional organic designs.
I’m fortunate to have learned foldforming from Charles at the Center for Metal Arts in Florida, New York. He visits annually to offer a 4-day conference / workshop that is simply off the charts. The next one is Aug 2-5, 2013; for information contact info@centerformetalarts.com . Seating is limited but I don’t mind sharing the news since my seat is already reserved. Can’t wait-- this will be my third visit!
I was the official live blogger of the 5th Annual Charles Lewton-Brain Conference in 2012. If you’d like the insider’s view to last year’s shindigs, here you go… press your nose up to the studio glass and catch some precious moments. www.suelacydesigns.com/1/post/2012/08/blog-index-for-5th-annual-charles-lewton-brain-conference.html .
Metal artists: The annual Lewton-Brain Foldform Award competition coincides with the conference each year. If you want to compete, stay tuned to www.centerformetalarts.com for this year’s details. View this video to see the 2012 results: http://youtu.be/r2s0d1HqU7Q
Over the past couple years I’ve worked with Charles and Center for Metal Arts to build community around foldforming. Visit the public Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foldforming. Or if you are a metalsmith join us at Foldforming Central, a specialty group for metalsmiths around the world at http://www.facebook.com/foldforming . (Contact me directly via Facebook to request membership if your profile doesn’t show your metal work.)
Thanks for visiting!
Sue Lacy / Jewelry artist, metalsmith, and community organizer
www.suelacydesigns.com
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Hey my thumb is all healed up, so I'm finally ready to start on 2013 metal projects. Yay!
www.suelacydesigns.com (blog: SueLacy Wired.) These are selections of my foldform work from the year 2012. Foldforming is a metal technique developed by world renowned goldsmith and educator, Charles Lewton-Brain. The technique results in three dimensional organic designs.
I’m fortunate to have learned foldforming from Charles at the Center for Metal Arts in Florida, New York. He visits annually to offer a 4-day conference / workshop that is simply off the charts. The next one is Aug 2-5, 2013; for information contact info@centerformetalarts.com . Seating is limited but I don’t mind sharing the news since my seat is already reserved. Can’t wait-- this will be my third visit!
I was the official live blogger of the 5th Annual Charles Lewton-Brain Conference in 2012. If you’d like the insider’s view to last year’s shindigs, here you go… press your nose up to the studio glass and catch some precious moments. www.suelacydesigns.com/1/post/2012/08/blog-index-for-5th-annual-charles-lewton-brain-conference.html .
Metal artists: The annual Lewton-Brain Foldform Award competition coincides with the conference each year. If you want to compete, stay tuned to www.centerformetalarts.com for this year’s details. View this video to see the 2012 results: http://youtu.be/r2s0d1HqU7Q
Over the past couple years I’ve worked with Charles and Center for Metal Arts to build community around foldforming. Visit the public Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foldforming. Or if you are a metalsmith join us at Foldforming Central, a specialty group for metalsmiths around the world at http://www.facebook.com/foldforming . (Contact me directly via Facebook to request membership if your profile doesn’t show your metal work.)
Thanks for visiting!
Sue Lacy / Jewelry artist, metalsmith, and community organizer
www.suelacydesigns.com
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Hey my thumb is all healed up, so I'm finally ready to start on 2013 metal projects. Yay!
I've been wanting to try out some larger objects in foldforming. Maybe get into a little sculpture, etc. This is a bit bigger although just baby steps. Still working out the logistics of larger scale.
And back to jewelry.
We'll be away for the weekend so no studio time for a few days. Oh well, it will just be all that much more fun when I'm back to it. Enjoy your week!
Here's my early New Year's resolution -- getting back to weekly posts. I've been crazy busy with holiday shows and got way off the blog track. The biggest shows are behind me now though, and it's time to get back online!! These are a few of the cuffs I've made recently.
Still nicely busy but having loads of fun and hope you are too. Meet me back here next week ok?
Winners of the inaugural Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition were announced on Aug 6, 2012 at the 5th Annual Charles Lewton-Brain Conference hosted by the Center for Metal Arts in downstate, New York. This video showcases the winning entries and also twenty Jurors' Choice pieces selected from among the hundreds of entries submitted by artists around the world.
"It is wonderful to see the beautiful objects and new developments in foldforming that are occurring. The pieces here represent the best of what is being created today using foldforming." - Charles Lewton-Brain
Jurors: Charles Lewton-Brain, Tim McCreight, Ed Mack.
"It is wonderful to see the beautiful objects and new developments in foldforming that are occurring. The pieces here represent the best of what is being created today using foldforming." - Charles Lewton-Brain
Jurors: Charles Lewton-Brain, Tim McCreight, Ed Mack.
Competition Winners
First place: "Undersea Candelabra" by Rauni Higson; Second place: "Spiritus" by Theresa Nguyen; Third place: "Quadrant" by Kaiya Rainbolt; Honorable Mention: "Pleated Silver Drinking Set" by Grant McCaig.
Jurors' Choice featured artists
Alison Antelman, Melody Armstrong, Peter Danilo, Christine Finch, Deborah Jemmott, Sue Lacy, Evelyn Markasky, Theresa Nguyen, Aimee Petkus, Judith Renstrom, Anna Robinson, George Sawyer, Brad Severtson, Lyn Stoll, Patricia Tschetter, Paul Wells, Anne Wolf.
Resources
The annual competition is open to artists everywhere and coincides with the Charles Lewton-Brain Conference on Foldforming. Both are hosted by Center for Metal Arts in downstate, New York. Visit www.centerformetalarts.com for more information and visit this SueLacy Wired post for an extensive live blog documenting the 2012 conference in text, photos, and video.
If you work with metal and would like to join the official Foldforming group on Facebook, visit here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/foldforming . (If your public Facebook profile does not reflect your involvement with metal, please message me with details.)
First place: "Undersea Candelabra" by Rauni Higson; Second place: "Spiritus" by Theresa Nguyen; Third place: "Quadrant" by Kaiya Rainbolt; Honorable Mention: "Pleated Silver Drinking Set" by Grant McCaig.
Jurors' Choice featured artists
Alison Antelman, Melody Armstrong, Peter Danilo, Christine Finch, Deborah Jemmott, Sue Lacy, Evelyn Markasky, Theresa Nguyen, Aimee Petkus, Judith Renstrom, Anna Robinson, George Sawyer, Brad Severtson, Lyn Stoll, Patricia Tschetter, Paul Wells, Anne Wolf.
Resources
The annual competition is open to artists everywhere and coincides with the Charles Lewton-Brain Conference on Foldforming. Both are hosted by Center for Metal Arts in downstate, New York. Visit www.centerformetalarts.com for more information and visit this SueLacy Wired post for an extensive live blog documenting the 2012 conference in text, photos, and video.
If you work with metal and would like to join the official Foldforming group on Facebook, visit here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/foldforming . (If your public Facebook profile does not reflect your involvement with metal, please message me with details.)
Sue Lacy Wired
This began as a hobbyist's blog.
Over time it became a quest to support & connect metalsmiths around the globe who use foldforming techniques in their work.
See how it all
turned out:
www.foldforming.org
Over time it became a quest to support & connect metalsmiths around the globe who use foldforming techniques in their work.
See how it all
turned out:
www.foldforming.org
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