Jennifer McCurdy

http://hometipster.com/jennifer-mccurdy-fine-porcelain-artist/

I really like the fluidity of her piece, the interactions happening with the development of each side of the piece. The simplicity but beauty in each curve was made with a delicate touch. There is something nice about the way the shadows are working on the outside of the curve and on the base. 

kelly johnston

Sarah Brown : Metals

Sarah Brown - Metal/Jewelry


http://sarahbrownjewelry.tumblr.com

http://sarahbrownjewelry.tumblr.com/post/73142380506

http://sarahbrownjewelry.tumblr.com/post/75174438541

http://sarahbrownjewelry.tumblr.com/post/55343788717


I really enjoy the shapes that Sarah Brown explores in her ring pieces and how they interact with not only the gemstone/rhinestone but also with the finger. The hard angles are softened up by the drops to the point of trapping the stone onto the ring.

Gary Schott | Metals

                                                                  Thought Stimulators, 2007
                                                          aluminum, red brass, wood, steel wire, paint
   
I love the ridiculous and self-serve nature of Schott's objects. Objects like Eskimo Kisser or Caress [neckpiece], create a human interaction for a single user, which is pretty funny but also a little unsettling. He's teaching a workshop at Penland this summer if any of you are interested. www.garyschott.com 

Kelse Lighthizer 

Senga Nengudi

                                                                  Inside/Outside, 1977

                                                                       R.S.V.P., 1975



Senga Nengudi's sculptures have explored the body and its boundaries since the 1960's. Using multiple materials; primarily nylon stockings, sand and a physical body, the sculptures blur the lines of a sculpture interacting with time and performance. R.S.V.P., 1975, is a part of the traveling exhibition, Blues for Smoke, recently at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus. Her work is in permanent collection at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, PA. I highly suggest seeing her work in person!!!




Image source:
past.pacificstandardtime.org
www.brooklynmuseum.org
sites.moca.org

Katya Usvitsky | Fibers

Katya Usvitsky is a contemporary artists working with fibers and similar materials. Much of her current work is abstract sculptures created from nylons and fiberfil. She uses these materials to create a "visual metaphor" for the woman and to explore the traditions that come along with the work a woman does.  

-Shanon Wise

http://www.katyausvitsky.com/index.html

Lino Tagliapietra- Glass

Lino is an Italian glass artist and master glass maker. His pieces are in museums all over the world. I actually saw one of his pieces at the Columbus Museum of Art! I thought was the piece was very interesting and popped out to me. I did not remember the artist, but now I know who he is and I would love to explore more of his work. 

Aleksey Saburov - Metals/Jewelry

http://www.saburovart.com/

Jordan Duff