New & Now: Emerging Artists of Ohio 2023

My jewelry is created by adapting the traditional champlevé enamel technique to the industrial powder coat system. Each piece of jewelry is hand-cut from brass and soldered in layers to create a dimensional surface that is colorful, durable and most of all, wearable. The illustrative matte black lines contrast with glossy pockets of color that I inlay by hand in a similar way vitreous enamel is wet-packed and inlaid in champlevé. I combine these forms with handmade sterling silver elements, such as posts, chains and clasps, and often create kinetic works that utilize my intimate knowledge of American Sign Language.

amandabergmanjewelry.com

@amandabergmanjewelry

Studio Song: Black Moon Rising by Black Pumas

In a society of mass production, I encourage the users of my pots to slow down in their day-to-day lives to consider how their meal was produced, and in turn, how it will be served. I’m focused on the evident relationship between food and pottery, and the disconnection that can occur between their origins and final products. My work revolves around the ritual of a meal, including the preparation, serving and display of food, as well as table adornment. The floral patterns that I incorporate are derived from plant and food growth specific to the object’s function. The process of making each form with its own unique pattern is essential in my search for individuality while maintaining unity as a set.

afawcettpottery.com

@a_fawcettpottery

Studio Song: Sedona by Houndmouth