Jewelry As Wearable Art In "Symbiosis"

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Jewelry As Wearable Art In "Symbiosis"
1888PressRelease - Alexandra Harts Solo Show
Combines Metalsmithing With Biology. San Diego,
CA - Sparks Gallery is pleased to present the
opening of San Diego artist Alexandra Hart's solo
show ("Alexandra Hart symbiosis / A Solo Show")
on September 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The
exhibition is a manifestation of the artist's
interpretation of jewelry as wearable art, and
will feature collaborative talks and
demonstrations throughout the duration of the
show. Alexandra Hart presents an original
collection of works heavily informed by biology,
the rich history and traditions of metalsmiths,
and relationships - between people, objects, and
nature. Sparks Gallery is delighted to welcome
Hart and collaborator Tea Ninkovic, an inventive,
LA-based couturier for this richly textured
exhibition. "This exhibition is inspired by
natural symbiotic relations. In each piece, I
strive to achieve an aesthetic symbiosis of
abstract sculptural ideas, traditional jewelry
forms, and the human body. I designed each piece
to act on the body as if it were a distinct
organism living with its host. Each work offers
the wearer and the viewer an opportunity to ask
'How do I relate to my jewelry?' In creating much
of the work, I collaborated closely with my
colleague Tea Ninkovic, a couturier. In addition,
the Sparks Gallery has long encouraged the ideas
expressed in this show. My art has always been
inspired by the marvels of life and biological
science. I offer this exhibition as a tribute to
the symbiotic relationship between art and
science." - Alexandra Hart Exhibition Dates
September 30, 2017 through December 3,
2017 Opening Reception September 30, 2017, 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. (RSVP Required) Opening reception
wine sales raffle to benefit Ethical
Metalsmiths, a non-profit advocacy organization
founded in 2004 that strives to engage jewelry
students, to bring attention to the responsible
and pioneering practices of independent jewelers,
and to increase responsibility in the jewelry
industry overall.
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RSVP required for opening night via this webpage
http//www.sparksgallery.com/exhibitions/exhibitio
n-alexandra-hart-solo-show-symbiosis In addition
to the opening reception September 30th,
Alexandra Hart will join Sparks Gallery for a
series of events to explore the thematics,
materials, and techniques fundamental to a deep
appreciation of this body of work ART MEETS
SCIENCE - SYMBIOSIS EXPLORED TUESDAY, OCTOBER
24, 2017 SIX TO EIGHT PM An evening of
discussion between artist Alexandra Hart and
geologist and biologist J. David Archibald, whose
research centers on the evolutionary history of
mammals and extinction, exploring the symbiotic
relationship between art and science. METALSMITHI
NG DEMO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 SIX TO
EIGHT PM Spend an informative evening with
artist Alexandra Hart, learning about the
techniques and materials that inform her craft
and observing the artist in action. About
Alexandra Hart Alexandra Hart is known for her
sophisticated and artful couture jewelry and
metal sculpture. With a B.S. in Studio Art with a
Jewelry concentration from Skidmore College and a
M.F.A in Metalcrafts and Jewelry from the
Rochester Institute of Technology, fashion
experience designing for Lagerfeld and Givenchy
jewelry, and with fine jewelry design and
manufacturing with Barbara Heinrich Studio, she
has achieved the synergy among artistic
inspiration, high design and skillful
craftsmanship that many artists spend their
entire careers chasing. Hart displays her work
with fine jewelry retailers, bringing her
dramatic aesthetic vision to the competitive
luxury market with the highest standards of
quality and business ethics. Invited to exhibit
nationally in both galleries and museums
including California Center for the Arts
Escondido Museum, Mingei International Museum,
Oceanside Museum of Art and The Athenaeum, La
Jolla,
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she has received several awards, such as
Centurion Emerging Designer Award, the Draper
Award for Outstanding One Person Exhibition at
the Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, and
finalist in the American Couture Jewelry Awards
and Niche Awards. Her work has received national
and international consumer and trade press
coverage, from Metalsmith, Lapidary Journal, JCK,
Modern Jeweler, Brides Magazine and Ornament (all
USA), to Jewelry World Review (Thai), Fashion
Quarterly (CAN), Australian Vogue and KAREN
Magazine (AUS). About the Gallery Located in
the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, the
Sparks Gallery (Est 2013) is housed in the
historic Sterling Hardware Building between
Island and Market on Sixth Avenue. Sparks Gallery
represents contemporary artwork by artists living
in San Diego and Southern California. The
Gallery was awarded the 2015 People in
Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse by Save Our
Heritage Organization (SOHO). The Gallery serves
as a premier San Diego event venue offering art
exhibitions, art workshops, seminars and private
events. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday
12pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm.
Private appointments also available by calling
[phone]. For more information, visit
http//www.sparksgallery.com