Sharon Donovan
Book Signing
and Jewelry Sale
fine jewelry by Sharon
Donovan
14K
gold, beaded
Artist Book Signing
Saturday, November 20, 7 - 9 pm
As part of the Washington Street Gallery's new Visiting Artist Program, Sharon Donovan will be at the gallery on Saturday evening, November 20th, from 7-9 pm to introduce herself, her spectacular beaded jewelry and the book "500 Beaded Objects" published by Lark Books. Ms. Donovan will sign purchased books and answer questions about her work.
The
book, "500 Beaded Objects", is a
compilation of the best work of current bead artists as selected
by juror Carol Wilcox Wells. Five pieces of Ms. Donovan’s
jewelry are prominently featured and her artistry is mentioned by the
author throughout the book. Working in precious metals, silver and
gold, Ms. Donovan fashions small frames, which she refers to as tiny looms,
into which her beaded designs are woven. Intricate patterns
and colors, beads strung on silk and pearls on wire, carefully woven
through tiny evenly pierced holes, form the pins, necklaces, bracelets
and earrings in her collection.
After studying Fiber Techniques in Metal with Arlene Fisch at
the University of California, Donovan developed her own technique. Speaking
of her craft, she says, "On August 15th, I celebrated my eleventh
year anniversary of being a self-employed jeweler. My work has evolved
over the years; as I have increased my technical skills with practice
and classes, my ability to innovate and create has expanded."
As a "Visiting Artist", Ms. Donovan's jewelry and
the book "500 Beaded Objects" will be for sale at the
Washington Street Gallery from November 1 through April, 2005.
fine
jewelry by Sharon Donovan
14K
gold, beaded
fine
jewelry by Sharon Donovan
14K
gold, beaded
