2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition RESULTS

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)

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)

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)

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