[Bcma-l] Media Release: Upcoming Crafthouse Gallery Exhibit,
Karin Marita Jones, "Hearts and Nerves"
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Media Inquiries Contact:
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"Cuff, mild steel with 24K gold and fine silver inlay, 2008",
*Karin Marita Jones, "Hearts and Nerves":
an Exhibition of Gold Inlay on Steel*
*Exhibit:* June 19 - July 27, 2008
*Opening Reception:* Thursday, June 19th, 6 - 8pm
Crafthouse Gallery, 1386 Cartwright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Gallery Hours: Daily 10:30 - 5:30pm
Telephone: 604-687-7270, www.cabc.net <http://www.cabc.net/>
Crafthouse Gallery presents new work by metal artist Karin Marita Jones.
Karin is formerly known for her work in silver and enamel and is
presenting her new collection of steel objects and accessories,
embellished with inlaid 24K gold and fine silver patterns in this
gallery exhibit.
Damascene Inlay, an age-old technique, was traditionally used to
decorate ceremonial arms and armour, both in Europe (perfected in 16th
century Spain) and in Asia (Korea and Japan). The pure gold and silver
stand out in stark contrast to the blackened steel. Often the
ornamentation took the shape of vines, flowers, and scenes from nature,
posing an interesting paradox between the beauty of the natural world,
and the brutality of war.
In 2003, the Crafts Association of BC (CABC) awarded Karin the Grace
Cameron Rogers Scholarship to study Damascene at a week-long workshop in
Mendocino, California. There she learned the basics of this challenging
technique, but only recently left her job as a goldsmith to pursue this
process more seriously. Having been accepted to an artist residency in
Finland for the summer of 2007, Jones decided to use the opportunity to
experiment with and perfect the inlay technique. There she volunteered
part-time at the local blacksmith's shop to learn some forging and
familiarize herself with the properties of steel. Now living on Salt
Spring Island, Jones is continuing her explorations with metal inlays.
The Crafthouse exhibition will include accessories such as belt buckles,
cuffs and jewellery, as well as framed wall pieces and steel vessels.
Jones believes strongly in building on the history of unique metal
techniques and is excited to present her contemporary take on this
intriguing combination of precious and non-precious materials.
Crafthouse Gallery is a program of the Crafts Association of British
Columbia. CABC provides leadership in the craft community by building
and promoting the development, appreciation and sustainability of
Canadian fine craft through programs and services for the public and
craft makers. The Crafts Association of BC gratefully acknowledges the
support from the following: City of Vancouver, the British Columbia Arts
Council and the Province of British Columbia through Gaming Revenue,
CHMC Granville Island, CABC members and volunteers.
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<p><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="4"><b>Karin
Marita Jones, "Hearts and Nerves": <br>
an Exhibition of Gold Inlay on Steel</b></font></p>
<p><font color="#0033cc"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size="3"><b><font color="#000000" size="2">Exhibit:</font></b><font
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<b>Opening Reception:</b> Thursday, June 19th, 6 - 8pm<br>
Crafthouse Gallery, 1386 Cartwright Street, Granville Island,
Vancouver, BC<br>
Gallery Hours: Daily 10:30 - 5:30pm<br>
Telephone: 604-687-7270, <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.cabc.net/">www.cabc.net</a></font><font
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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Crafthouse
Gallery presents new work by metal artist Karin Marita Jones. Karin is
formerly known for her work in silver and enamel and is presenting her
new collection of steel objects and accessories, embellished with
inlaid 24K gold and fine silver patterns in this gallery exhibit. </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Damascene
Inlay, an age-old technique, was traditionally used to decorate
ceremonial arms and armour, both in Europe (perfected in 16th century
Spain) and in Asia (Korea and Japan). The pure gold and silver stand
out in stark contrast to the blackened steel. Often the ornamentation
took the shape of vines, flowers, and scenes from nature, posing an
interesting paradox between the beauty of the natural world, and the
brutality of war.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">In 2003,
the Crafts Association of BC (CABC) awarded Karin the Grace Cameron
Rogers Scholarship to study Damascene at a week-long workshop in
Mendocino, California. There she learned the basics of this challenging
technique, but only recently left her job as a goldsmith to pursue this
process more seriously. Having been accepted to an artist residency in
Finland for the summer of 2007, Jones decided to use the opportunity to
experiment with and perfect the inlay technique. There she volunteered
part-time at the local blacksmith's shop to learn some forging and
familiarize herself with the properties of steel. Now living on Salt
Spring Island, Jones is continuing her explorations with metal inlays.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The
Crafthouse exhibition will include accessories such as belt buckles,
cuffs and jewellery, as well as framed wall pieces and steel vessels.
Jones believes strongly in building on the history of unique metal
techniques and is excited to present her contemporary take on this
intriguing combination of precious and non-precious materials.<br>
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<p align="left"><font color="#000000"
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Crafthouse Gallery is a
program of the Crafts Association of British Columbia. CABC provides
leadership in the craft community by building and promoting the
development, appreciation and sustainability of Canadian fine craft
through programs and services for the public and craft makers. The
Crafts Association of BC gratefully acknowledges the support from the
following: City of Vancouver, the British Columbia Arts Council and the
Province of British Columbia through Gaming Revenue, CHMC Granville
Island, CABC members and volunteers.</font></p>
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