Word: beadwork
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...through the space, he draws attention to particular elements of his pieces: the “trinity” of institutional stools which are “both ordinary and sacred,” the use of dots of color to evoke the “luminosity of African beadwork.” With his words and gestures, Stopforth engenders an experience of his art that both illuminates the South African history with which he is engaging and enriches the aesthetic quality of the work itself. Born, raised, and educated in Johannesburg, South Africa, Stopforth did not begin his career...
...jewelry for such institutions as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the New York Public Library and the Walters Art Gallery of Baltimore. A true craftsperson, she makes designs inspired by ancient artifacts rich in symbolic meaning. "Nobody leaves without a lecture," laughs Yunque while describing the ornamentation and beadwork process. If she's too busy for a lecture, she provides history cards with a purchase. These diminutive works of wearable art have become must-haves among shoppers seeking items of intellectual and emotional value. You will also find items inspired by Yunque's fascination with functionality, such as brooch...