Abramat, Valerie
Artist Statement
Festivals
Barrington Art Festival
Media
Booth Numbers
Barrington Art Festival: TBA
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Mikol, Geoffrey
Artist Statement
Festivals
Spring Festival of Fine Craft Oakbrook Center
Media
Booth Numbers
Spring Festival of Fine Craft Oakbrook Center: 15
Barrington Art Festival: TBA
Promenade of Art: TBA
Buffalo Grove Art Festival: TBA
Southport Art Festival: TBA
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Zwier, Maureen
Artist Statement
The term Mandala is Sanskrit meaning “essence”. It may also be translated as “completion” or “circle”. A mandala is usually a concentric diagram used to draw the eye, or self, inward. The mandalas I have created are computer manipulations of photographs. All of the… Read more
Xerri, Jennifer M
Artist Statement
I knit/crochet fiber wearables & accessories. I use my own patterns and create my own designs incorporating vintage buttons and a wide variety of materials, I enjoy mixing colors in unusual ways to create depth, texture and one of a kind pieces that are… Read more
Thomas, Lori
Artist Statement
In the 15 or so years that I’ve been making jewelry, my work has evolved through different materials and styles. My latest adventure is in discovering the wonders of copper! I love the endless possibilities it offers and the versatility of its… Read more
Thiagarajan, Bala
Artist Statement
Born and brought up in India, I have a passion for colors and patterns that are inspired by the Indian culture. I love to explore texture in different mediums. My recent works of henna-inspired designs, Mandalas and fractal-based Kolams are my attempt to capture… Read more
Schmidt, Kathrin
Artist Statement
Each pearl is individually designed by first outlining the intended pattern and then applying wax to the outline. The wax pattern is removed and used to cast the pattern in silver or gold. In this process, the biggest challenge is to account for expansion… Read more
Morrison, Richael
Artist Statement
Guided by spirits & our ancestors, we walk this journey to bring you creations of love and honor. Nature not only inspired these creations, but allowed our hands and soul to be free to create artifacts that honor our spiritual quality and hold that… Read more
Levy, Sharon
Artist Statement
Jewelry that pursues a journey of transformation, starting with cold, hard silver and gold, precious but lifeless. Hammering, burnishing, bending, sculpting and oxidizing the metal creating the textural sense of fabric or stone. The artist is drawn to the simplicity of form for the… Read more