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Eli Betchik

Centipede Pin
Worm Necklace

Bugs pervade my life. I have always loved nothing more than rolling over a log in springtime to watch the bustle of escaping life: Centipedes darting under foliage, ants swarming to protect their eggs and worms retreating slowly down into their burrows. In my work, the viewer is asked to share my passion for the small creatures of our world, though without direct exposure.

Through my use of precious and semi-precious metals and gemstones, and the traditional jewelry forms of necklaces, rings and earrings, I approach my audience with familiarity. Through the many legs, segments, pincers and antennae of the invertebrate world, I push them away with a culturally ingrained disgust. Through this push and pull of the familiar and repulsive, I generate interest not only in my work but in the creatures I draw inspiration from.

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@eli_metal

Studio Song: Mesmerizing by Liz Phair

Filed Under: New & Now: Emerging Artists of Ohio 2023

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Established in 1963, Ohio Designer Craftsmen engages and enriches the community through high-quality exhibitions and education programs, and supports/promotes the professional development of craft artists. The organization owns and operates the Ohio Craft Museum in the Grandview Heights area and has organized Winterfair in Columbus for over 45 years. Ongoing funding for Ohio Designer Craftsmen is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Foundation.

 

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