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Excerpts
from
BEADAZZLED
by Penelope Diamanti
Photographs by Willian l. Allen
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Congratulations
to Award Winner!
Metal
- Lynne Merchant
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| I like to
understand the genesis of the objects I am working with so that
I can authenically honor them in my work. |
Lynne
Merchant
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| Champagne
corks dressed in copper and embellished with wire, cones, caps,
and tacks. "Mad Max" reflects Merchant's mastery of
metal and wire techniques as well as her interest in tribal jewelry.
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| Beach
rocks caged in silver wire. Merchant learned many techniques on
a seven-year odyessy through Africa, Yemen, Persia, Afghanistan,
India, and Nepal in the 70s. "I started by immersing myself
in the local culture...I demonstrated respect for their way of
life and it made a big difference."
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| Coiled
wire, exhibiting Merchant's virtuosity with this medium, secures
precious black Tahitian pearls in "Wire Quagmire." Merchant
wants her "jewelry to have proper movement; to be strong,
wearable, and interesting."
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