500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork

Krautwurst, Terry [Editor]; Korff, Katherine Amacher [Contributor]; Zering, Sage [Contributor]; Willits, Laura [Contributor]; Friedmann, Jane [Contributor]; Sosna, Marta Gilberd [Contributor]; Fraerman, Susan Etcoff [Contributor];

ISBN 10: 1579905498 / ISBN 13: 9781579905491

Published by Union Square & Co., 2004

About this Item

Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestre?s intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary, White Men in Suits, to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlow?s masterful Toe Mangler, a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579905498
• ISBN 13: 9781579905491
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 42 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Crafts

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Synopsis

Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestre’s intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary, White Men in Suits, to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlow’s masterfulToe Mangler, a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.

Review

"If you are jewelry designer – and especially if your preferred medium is beads – you need this book for your library. It will be a treat for your imagination."  –BellaOnline