eighth blackbird pianist Lisa Kaplan wore a woven pearl armband designed by Sandra to the 2012 Grammys. The piece includes a beaded bird skull, and peacock-colored freshwater pearls. eighth blackbird won a Grammy for their most recent CD -- Lonely Motel -- in the small ensemble classical category.
Totems & Amulets A new series of beaded skulls ranging in size from a small songbird to a bison bull. The beads are selected to add whimsy, color and texture to these natural sculptures. The designs also accentuate some of the best features of the skulls, calling attention to fissures that look like a winding riverbed, angular planes like glacier-carved rock, and openings that mimic cavern openings. I want to honor the spirit of the animal; I want the viewer to have fun and respond with a sense of humor or intrigue.
TribLocal wrote a story about this unique artwork--read it all at this link.
To see a slide show of the skull series, click here.
Red Dragon, on exhibit in Southern Illinois
Recent Exhibits:
Creature Comforts: Artists' Statements about Life Luxuries
Northwest Area Arts Council 25th Annual Women's Works Exhibition
Old Courthouse Art Center, Woodstock, IL March 8- April 29, 2012
Exhibit Piece: Red Fox
Creative Visions
Artisans Member Gallery Exhibition Invitational Southern Illinois Artisan Center at Rend Lake September 4, 2011 - March 15, 2012
Exhibit Pieces: Selection of woven art necklaces, strand pearls, and earrings.
Not your grandmother's pearls! Pearls For Good designs show all the colors and textures found in today's cultured freshwater pearls. Organic and earthy, our necklaces are suitable for layering with jeans or dressing up a special occasion.
We also produce designs in gemstone, wood and glass beads. All jewelry is handcrafted, no two pieces will be alike, even if based on the same color pattern or theme.
A portion of all sales benefits cultural and environmental charities, so you can feel doubly good about your purchase!
Illinois Artisan Shop, 2nd Floor Thompson Center, LaSalle & Randolph, Chicago Marion Street Gallery in Oak Park (click here) Wearable art woven necklaces and Five Feet of Pearls Rend Lake/ Southern Illinois Artisans Shop 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington, IL
Illinois State Museum Illinois Artisans Shop 502 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL
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