[Jewelry making - Article 00013] - Re: [Orchid] Metalsmith's Exhibition in Print

[andy cooperman]

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Jim,

    I would agree with you that there is a publication void for the type
    of work that you describe.  It did appear, for a time, that
    Metalsmith might be the place for this.  I suppose that Lapidary
    Journal-- until recently and Ornament might provide some of the
    solution.  I think that, perhaps, we need to carefully describe and
    define just the type of work that we're talking about.   Lines blur
    easily when we talk about "studio jewelry' or "art jewelry'.  It is
    hard for me to be clear in my own  mind  just what qualities work
    would  possess to define it as quality, professional artisanal
    jewelry and distinguish it from either of the far ends of the
    spectrum.  I believe that all work has, on some level, concept and
    content. The problem may be that some publications and organizations
    wish to impose Draconian definitions of those terms-- both the
    "trade" and the "ivory tower". 

    There have been many voices bemoaning the lack of technical material
    both in the magazine and at the conferences. 

    I'm not sure what the solution is but it is my hope that SNAG and
    Metalsmith may one day prove to be the "Big Tent" that Don wrote of.
    Perhaps someone who has followed this thread, someone with enough
    money and energy, can launch a publication that would feature quality
    work from professionals making a living at what they do. (But
    wouldn't that become exclusionary at some point?)  Short of that,
    perhaps the course of SNAG and Metalsmith can be steered more in that
    direction. 

    At any rate, thanks for your response. Will I see you at the Seattle
    Symposium? 

Take care,  Andy

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