Metal Arts Society of Southern California (MASSC) Opposites Jewelry Challenge 2022

We are honored to host the Metal Arts Society of Southern California (MASSC) Opposites Jewelry Challenge of 2022, 23 works by 23 talented artisans. Visit us to see this wearable art in person from September 17th to October 1st! All works are available for purchase.

Marla Anderson

Land & Sea

Sterling & Reticulation Silver, Onyx, Mother Of Pearl, Lab Sapphire, Lab Ruby, Vitreous Enamel

$495

Charlene Aspray

Blue Weevil 

Perception/Reality

Copper, Brass, Tourmaline, 23k Gold Leaf, Patina, Wax

$850

Korrine Brooks

Delicately Strong 

Delicate/Strong

Sterling Silver, Copper, Thread, Preserved Moss, Base Metal

$600

Teri Brudnak

War & Peace

Steel, Bronze, Sterling Silver, Gold, Dichroic Glass, Glow In The Dark Acrylic, Guitar String

$650

Kathe Dunn

He Or She

Sterling Silver, Nu-Gold, Copper, Larimar, Amethyst, Agate, CZ

$625

Kathleen Fochtman-Gambs

Double Dutch Double Brooch

Young/Old, Movement/Static

Sterling Silver, Copper

$375

Bill Gallagher

Stripes & Spots

Opposite Patterns

Sterling & Fine Silver, Montana Agate, Petrified Wood, Petrified Palm Wood, Mahogany Obsidian, Oolite,
Snowflake Obsidian (lapidary also by artist)

$1,400

Kiki Gerardo

From Straightaways to Detours 

Sterling and Fine Silver

$165

Nina Gibson

Tortoise & Hare 

Fast/Slow

Sterling & Fine Silver, Turquoise, Leather

$685

Lorna Herf

Shining Heart Blue In Copper Shield 

Dark and Soft, Bright and Gleaming

Copper, Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia, Steel, Patina

$285

Lori Hooks

 

El Sol y La Luna

Sun/Moon

Sterling Silver, Bronze

$175

Virginia Hyatt

Maple Leaf Study #1

Old/New

Sterling Silver, Enamel Earring Buttons

$225

Barbara Jones

Variations On The Theme Of Starry Nights by Van Gogh

Day/Night

Sterling Silver, Grape Agate

$225

Michal Lemberger

Presence/Absence 

Fine & Sterling Silver, 24k Gold Keum Boo,
Pyrite-Flecked Lapis Lazuli, Leather

$960

Erin Proctor

Watch This, You’ll Learn Something

Impossible/Possible, Earth/Space

Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel,
Vintage Speaker Fabric, Salina Wonderstone

$1,200

John Rose

Red Carpet Ring

Style/Substance, Form/Function

Emu Egg, Bronze, Pearls, Artisan-Made Glass, Steel

$1,500

Rachel Shimpock

Sandwich Food Groups Tea Tray

Momentary/Permanence

Copper, Powdercoat, Steel, Prismacolor, Glass Enamel

$4,500

Jan Van Diver

Skunk!

Black/White, Positive/Negative,
Additive/Subtractive, Matte/Shiny, Silver/Gold, Texture/Smooth

Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Jewelers Bronze, 24k Keum Boo, Copper, Vitreous Enamel

$650

 

Jean Vormelker

Eclipse Necklace

High/Low, Black/White, Big Little,
Shiny/Matte, Solid/Open

80/20 Reticulation Silver, Sterling Silver Sheet and Wire

$2,000

Anna Vosburg

Last Minute Deco Pendant

Smooth/Rough,
Symmetric/Asymmetric, Round/Square, Flat/Domed

Sterling Silver

$400

Hiro Westdorp

Hatchetfish

Hard/Soft

Vitreous Enamel On Copper, Hand Sewn Fabric, Sterling Silver

$800

Freida Woody-Rome

DNSAW

Reveal/Conceal,
Order/Chaos, Exposed/Obscure

Shibuichi, Sterling Silver, Copper, Moss Agate Druzy,
White Topaz, Stainless Steel Cable

$1,600

Kay Yee

Squares Vs. Circles

Opposite Rings For Opposing
Hands

Blackboard (pre-enameled steel plate), Graphite, Mica,
Sterling Silver, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli

$1,200