[Jewelry making - Article 01143] - [Orchid] Art & Jewelry

[Julia Potts]

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    I have seen so much beautiful work in the recent galleries at
    orchid. I have a question to those of you out there who consider
    yourselves artists. 

    I have found it extremely difficult to get recognition as an artist.
    many galleries don't show or will not take jewelry.  Many consider it
    simply "jewelry" rather that wearable art or so not have the display
    capacity for such work.  In doing high-end work ($500+) I have found
    very little outlet....it's too good for "craft-shows" (most stuff is
    $100 and under) and "art-shows" are such a production (tents and
    lighting and cases and tables) What are the other appropriate
    outlets??? Why is it that celebreties aren't wearing these beautiful
    designs...(like Kim Eric Lilot's work GORGEOUS!)  and everyone is so
    consumed with diamonds? (actually I see many award shows with
    actresses in beautiful dresses and bare necks) when will there be
    another true revolution with jewelry as an appreciated art form like
    in the 20's and 30's? 

    is it because of the mass production of jewelry?  the abundance of
    designs to mass produce? Do people not buy heirloom jewelry anymore?
    Is special and unique so passe? 

opinions anyone?

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