Greene and Greene Gallery Presents 14th Annual Discoveries Show
One of the most exciting shows Greene and Greene Gallery hosts each year is the annual
Discoveries Show. This year’s exhibition, opening June 24th, features both well recognized artists who are exhibiting in this area for the first time and newer emerging artists who are just bursting on to the art scene. This exhibition offers artists a unique opportunity to introduce their work to new collectors. This 14th annual Discoveries show includes ten artists from across the United States. They are: Emily Amey, Jennifer Bauser, Davide Bigazzi, Lisa Cimino, Lisa Crowder, Hilary Hachey, Janis Long, Kristin Lora, Betsy Meyers and Keiko Mita.
Keiko Mita was born on tiny Rebun Island of of Japan. Its sometimes story and isolated setting is a powerful influence on Keiko’s aesthetic vision. She attended Hokkaido University as a fine arts major. Later, she came to North America to expand her vision studying in Vancouver, Canada and New York City. After working for major jewelry manufacturers she produced her first jewelry collection in 1995 in Japan and in 2002 launched K. Mita Designs in NYC. Produced in 18k, diamonds and semi-precious stones the pieces range from the geometric to organic. Keiko has won numerous awards for her jewelry designs.
Raised in rural southwestern Ontario, Janis Long now lives and works in southeastern Pennsylvania. Inspired by her mother’s transformation of everyday apparel through new and inspired accessories, Janis originally worked with vintage beads, Bakelite buttons and belt buckles to create a successful line of vintage jewelry. Working under two talented jewelry artists, Bethany Barry and Diana Contine she expanded to work in fine silver using silver beads and unusual wire wrapping techniques. The use of stained glass, semi-precious stones and fine art glass, while still incorporating her trademark vintage beads and buttons has taken Long’s jewelry making to an exciting new level.
Davide Bigazzi is an internationally known artist who brings old world metal working techniques to the new world. Bigazzi’s art reflects his passion for texture and form as well as his mastery of traditional chasing and repousse techniques. From a young age, Bigazzi apprenticed under one of the last remaining Italian masters of this expressive art and for almost 20 years he has created evocative jewelry by applying original artistry and old world craftsmanship. In 1995 after years of working as a bench jeweler, designer, model maker and production supervisor, he won the International Artisan’s Design Award in Italy and returned to his first love of designing and hand fabricating jewelry. Bigazzi came to the United States in 2002 where his jewelry in sterling silver and 18 karat gold is shown at a variety of galleries and shows.
The Discoveries Show opens Saturday, June 24th with a wine and cheese reception from 2 to 5 pm and closes Sunday, August 6, 2006.
Greene and Greene Gallery, located at 32 Bridge Street, Lambertville, features an ongoing exhibit of work in wood, metal, glass, fiber and clay as well as fine art jewelers. The Gallery is the exclusive showroom for furniture designs by Jeffrey Greene. Gallery hours are 12 to 5 Monday through Friday, 11 to 6 on Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Phone: 609-397-7774; web site:www.greeneandgreenegallery.com.
Discoveries Show. This year’s exhibition, opening June 24th, features both well recognized artists who are exhibiting in this area for the first time and newer emerging artists who are just bursting on to the art scene. This exhibition offers artists a unique opportunity to introduce their work to new collectors. This 14th annual Discoveries show includes ten artists from across the United States. They are: Emily Amey, Jennifer Bauser, Davide Bigazzi, Lisa Cimino, Lisa Crowder, Hilary Hachey, Janis Long, Kristin Lora, Betsy Meyers and Keiko Mita.
Keiko Mita was born on tiny Rebun Island of of Japan. Its sometimes story and isolated setting is a powerful influence on Keiko’s aesthetic vision. She attended Hokkaido University as a fine arts major. Later, she came to North America to expand her vision studying in Vancouver, Canada and New York City. After working for major jewelry manufacturers she produced her first jewelry collection in 1995 in Japan and in 2002 launched K. Mita Designs in NYC. Produced in 18k, diamonds and semi-precious stones the pieces range from the geometric to organic. Keiko has won numerous awards for her jewelry designs.
Raised in rural southwestern Ontario, Janis Long now lives and works in southeastern Pennsylvania. Inspired by her mother’s transformation of everyday apparel through new and inspired accessories, Janis originally worked with vintage beads, Bakelite buttons and belt buckles to create a successful line of vintage jewelry. Working under two talented jewelry artists, Bethany Barry and Diana Contine she expanded to work in fine silver using silver beads and unusual wire wrapping techniques. The use of stained glass, semi-precious stones and fine art glass, while still incorporating her trademark vintage beads and buttons has taken Long’s jewelry making to an exciting new level.
Davide Bigazzi is an internationally known artist who brings old world metal working techniques to the new world. Bigazzi’s art reflects his passion for texture and form as well as his mastery of traditional chasing and repousse techniques. From a young age, Bigazzi apprenticed under one of the last remaining Italian masters of this expressive art and for almost 20 years he has created evocative jewelry by applying original artistry and old world craftsmanship. In 1995 after years of working as a bench jeweler, designer, model maker and production supervisor, he won the International Artisan’s Design Award in Italy and returned to his first love of designing and hand fabricating jewelry. Bigazzi came to the United States in 2002 where his jewelry in sterling silver and 18 karat gold is shown at a variety of galleries and shows.
The Discoveries Show opens Saturday, June 24th with a wine and cheese reception from 2 to 5 pm and closes Sunday, August 6, 2006.
Greene and Greene Gallery, located at 32 Bridge Street, Lambertville, features an ongoing exhibit of work in wood, metal, glass, fiber and clay as well as fine art jewelers. The Gallery is the exclusive showroom for furniture designs by Jeffrey Greene. Gallery hours are 12 to 5 Monday through Friday, 11 to 6 on Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Phone: 609-397-7774; web site:www.greeneandgreenegallery.com.
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