I am a recreator. Each original piece starts with intention that the viewer feels more than sees. Using upcycle reclaimed wood and transforming it into art with layers of acrylic paint I enhance each piece with powerful words, original poetry, subtext, and imagery. Additionally, I create 3-dimensional mosaics cutting different original art pieces, layering them into a new unique piece.
Michael Stipek
Traditional color photography from medium-format negatives. Printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper using a wet process developer. Matting and framing are archival.
Hill Brin
Cotopaxi, CO
2020 Booth
Steel is fabricated using benders, welder and plasma cutter. Every piece is hand cut. once the steel is welded together, we inlay tiles which are created using clay, resin and our own 15 colors of glaze. Multiple firings create these unique tiles. Once completed, the tiles are cut and inlayed into the steel. The tiles are then grouted and sealed. The metal is then patina'd.
Shandor Madjar
As a multi-skilled jewelry artist specializing in wax sculpting, metal-smithing, & the application of simple hinged engineering to Jewelry.
For 23 years I have enjoyed creating dynamic designs. In the early days it was about kinetic wearable sculpture & movement, a turning wheel or flower petal spinning.
Today the concepts have evolved for Designs to be worn multiple ways, pendants that become rings and multi-hinged clasp system for arthritic fingers or multiform pendants that can transform different ways.
I enjoy the challenge of creating different mechanical wearable works of art.
Predominantly using Sterling Silver & 14k Gold, my primary way of creating my work, is the process of "Lost Wax Casting". This is the process of how wax is burned out to be replaced with molten silver.
I first start with the most difficult part, the Concept/Idea. Then moving onto drawings, wax sculpting, and casting. After which the soldering of hinges, bezel setting, & finishing with final polishing.
Megan Bassett
Miss Olivia's Line
Franktown, CO
www.missoliviasline.com
2017 booth # 4
I start with large sheets of plain glass. While the glass is room temperature I add glass powder, frit, stringers, rods, and silver to design each sheet of glass. Each layer of glass is a separate firing in the kiln. Some glass designs can be fired up to four times. I then hand cut into different shapes and sizes for my jewelry design. Once cut, I finish them in the kiln one last time to smooth the edges.