Metal Inlinations2 Online Exhibition.
The Society of Midwest Metalsmiths' board of directors came up with many possibilities for jurors while planning for the 2010 Metal Inclinations2. Since this exhibition is an International online exhibition, we wanted our jurors to reflect and appreciate the world of International metalsmithing and jewelry, not just metalsmithing in the United States.
The original list was narrowed down. Then the process of contacting the esteemed individuals on that list to see who was willing, or more importantly who was available. In the end we concluded that four respected artists in the field of metalsmithing would be the jurors for Metal Inlinations2. They have all graciously consented to serve as jurors: Jamie Bennett, Klaus Bürgel, John Cogswell and Sydney Lynch. We would like to acquaint you briefly with the jurors selected and give you links to learn as much as you would like about each one. For a MI2 prospectus go to: http://smm-metalinclinations.org/enter
Jamie Bennett
Professor Bennett is an artist in the truest sense, filled with artistic accomplishment, experimentation and teaching. Work Bennett gained his BA in business from the University of Georgia, his MBF from State University of New York at New Paltz and is now head of the Metal Program at this same university, State University at New Paltz. Professor Bennett's interest in enameling began with a book he owned on the topic while a boy and over time became important when he realized that he had to work in color if he was going to work as a metal artist. Throughout Bennett's career, he has been awarded many prestigious grants and has had his work shown at major museums throughout the world. Resume. For the year of 2010 there is a retrospective, "Edge of the Sublime: Enamels by Jamie Bennett", of his work traveling to six locations in the US, show review, chronicling Professor Bennett's productive career.Klaus Bürgel
Klaus Bürgel came to the United States from Germany in 1990. He had already earned a bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Gesellenprufung, Hanwerkskammer Pforzheim and later a Master of Fine Arts from the Academie der Bildenden in Munich. Bürgel has taught at a succession of prestigious art schools since arriving in the US, currently teaching at the 92 Street Y in New York City. Resume and Short Bio. Bürgel's jewelry is simple, bold and evokes emotion as does his sculptural work, photography and drawing. Book review, "Endless Conundrum: Klaus Bürgel"John Cogswell
John Cogswell was a 2006 inductee into the National Metalsmiths’ Hall of Fame and was selected as Touchstone Center for Crafts’ 2007 Artist of the Year among many other great accomplishments throughout his 30 year career as a jeweler, silversmith, educator and author/illustrator. Artist Work Cogswell currently teaches metals at State University of New York . John Cogswell and has taught at other esteemed schools during his career. He teaches intensive workshops throughout the year and service as "Technical Editor" for SNAG News. Cogswell is the author of "Creative Stonesetting", which he felt was his responsibility to write and hand down the knowledge that he is privileged to possess. Reviews of Creative StonesettingSydney Lynch
Sydney Lynch obtained her BFA from the University of Colorado and worked as a jewelry for ten years in Boulder, CO before moving to Lincoln, NE where she now lives and works in her home studio. Lynch is a productive metal artist that is well represented by numerous galleries throughout the United States. Artist Work Ms. Lynch's aesthetic about her work is described in her artist statement. Her work is wide ranging and prolific, maintaining two lines of work; one-of-a-kind and Designer Line. Lynch works in 18k and 22k gold and sterling silver using a wide range of stones and interesting patinas. Visit her web site to get a fuller idea of her work and expertise, artist web site and facebook page.
