[Jewelry making - Article 01205] - Re: [Orchid] Hubris and the artist

[Lisa Gallagher]

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>     I call myself an artist when I talk to a stranger that I don't
>     really want to tell that I work in precious materials 

    This sort of reminds me of the term "goldsmith". At what point can
    someone call themselves THAT? At first question, I will do the same
    as John, "I'm an artist". I use that more generic term simply because
    I don't work in one medium. Sure, my main work is jewelry, but that's
    certainly not the only work I do. And if I'm talking to someone &
    they want clarification (or I want to clarify because they think that
    means I'm a painter), I will say I make jewelry, I'm a metalsmith. In
    descriptions of my work, I will say I work with goldsmithing
    techniques (i.e. I don't just string things), but I've always been
    uncomfortable saying I'm a goldsmith. Maybe it's because I spent 3
    years in Germany answering the government's question, "Are you a
    Master Goldsmith?" (auf Deutsch), with "Nein". I'm not a MASTER
    goldsmith, certainly, but could I just be called a "goldsmith"? I
    don't want to cross the line when I shouldn't, step on any toes. So,
    where is the line between "goldsmith" and "metalsmith"? Is this a
    silly question? I don't know. My Mommy taught me there are no silly
    questions, though. ;-) 

Thanks,

Lisa
Designs by Lisa Gallagher
www.lisagallagher.com


 
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