Merry Renk (b. 1921) is a jeweler from New Jersey, now living and working in San Francisco. She is most well known for her work in enamels and interlocking forms.
She attended the Institute of Design in Chicago and opened a gallery showcasing contemporary painting, sculpture, textiles, and jewelry. While still in the Midwest, she and two friends began an artists' workshop and gallery called 750 Studio. She experimented in fine art, but moved to San Francisco to become a full-time jewelry artist. She is a founding member of the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild and is an honorary fellow at The American Craft Council. Her work can be found in numerous collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Merry Renk, Golden Foam Wedding Crown, Courtesy of the artist
