Redefining the San Andreas Faultline: Women Jewelers

Redefining the San Andeas Faultline will explore the work of the work of nine of California’s boldest and brightest female jewelry artists – Harriete Estel Berman, Petra Class, Karen Gilbert, Alexandra Hart, Marianne Hunter, Valerie Mitchell, Marne Ryan, Christina Smith, and Carol Webb. Taking inspiration from California’s natural landscape and environment of creative experimentalism, expands the definition of wearable art in the twenty-first century. Beauty and style take on new meaning in their capable hands. Additionally, watercolors by renowned pioneering studio jeweler Merry Renk will be on view for the first time.

Opening Reception: Saturday September 8, 5-7pm
Craft in America Center
Sept 8 – Oct 27, 2012