Alison Shiboski - Fine Jewelry

  Alison is another guest artist at 2nd and Blair.  She has been a long standing participant in our annual holiday sale and this year she will be exhibiting in Betsy Wolfston's studio.  Her beautiful handmade fine jewelry is perfect for special occasions, with her line of wedding jewelry and focus on gold and fine gemstone jewelry.

 

 

Artist Statement

"I design and produce jewelry using precious metals and a variety of gemstones. We all seek to mark special occasions such as a weddings and anniversaries. I work in a personal manner to make designs that suit the occasions and the individuals.

I rely on traditions in form and function to guide me. Will a piece be comfortable to wear every day? Is it constructed of quality materials that wear well? This utilitarian approach is satisfying for me as the artist and for the recipient of my work.

I take delight that jewelry created from materials conceived in the earth generations ago will be worn and appreciated for generations to come.

My work is on display and available through the year at Next Twist in Eugene and The Real Mother Goose in Portland."

Susan Klein - Designer and Mixed Media Artist

Susan will feature her collectible mixed metal and stone jewelry, which includes colorful touches of torched enamels, resins, stones and found objects. A jeweler since 1991, she has sold to galleries, catalogs and museum shops across the US and Europe having a featured show in Milan, Italy. New for the 2010 Holiday season, Susan Klein will be showing and selling her new, 105 piece collection of artisan pewter and stone jewelry. A two and one half year project, her exciting new line has finally been released to the public as of September.

A textile, fashion designer and weaver of many years, she will also feature mixed media wooden framed and unframed collages using birch wood, metals, acrylics, canvas and found objects. Original frameable art cards and metal garden art is on her agenda to show and sell. All will be affordable to the Eugene community.