Becker, Mark "BB"

By Amdur Productions / Blog
Mark "bb" Becker
Mark "bb" Becker
Mark "bb" Becker
Mark "bb" Becker

Artist Statement

Falling in love prompted my first attempt to make jewelry in the mid-1980s. I found used pieces to deconstruct and reassemble into gifts for my future wife. Today my designs are a collaborative effort as the image of my wife’s handwriting is individually engraved on each piece. My practice of Tai Chi for 35 years (20 as a Master) inspires design elements. The spiral movements flow and balance correlate to my jewelry’s smooth clean lines; and sterling silver’s lasting purity coincides with the generational passing of centuries-old Tai Chi. Every design begins with words often found in out-of-print books. I look for inspiration and truth but also a melodious quality. I carry the written sentiment in my pocket until meaningful sound and good design evolve. What motivates a kid from the Brooklyn projects to become a jewelry designer? When the work day is too long I focus on Healing the World with Words” and this gives my life purpose.”

Booth Numbers

Promenade of Art: 341
Millennium Art Festival: 105
The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft: 56
Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: 554
Glencoe Festival of Art: 90

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