Uncommon Currency: Brooches of Today
The Mark of the Maker: Singular Forms in Contemporary Metal Brooches
Opening Reception Friday, November 14: 7-9 pm. On view Friday, November 14: 5–9 pm, Saturday, November 15: 12–8 pm and Sunday, November 16: 12–5 pm, 2025 during Art Attack!
Northrup King Building #141, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
This exhibit is an intimate celebration of individual craftsmanship and vision, and elevates the contemporary metal brooch beyond mere accessory. Each piece presents as an original work of art - exclusive, and challenges traditional notions of value. Today’s currency presenting as an artistic exchange - distinct, handcrafted and emotionally rich!
Book A Studio Visit! If you are interested, I would love to schedule an in-person (or virtual) viewing of these pieces.
Each brooch is accompanied by a signed COA for your records.
Morning Hour
Copper, patina, sections of book pages, 2” X 2” x 3/4”
Mystify Her Beauty
Copper, patina, sections of book pages|binding, 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” x 3/8” Private Collection
Laughing Girl
Copper, patina, sections of book pages|binding, 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” x 3/8”
Inquire Within Upon Everything
Sterling silver, patina, 3 1/3” x1 3/8” x 5/8”
Living Internet
Sterling silver, patina, 3” x1” x 3/4”
Evidence
Sterling silver, 3 1/2” x1 7/8” x 5/8”
External Content
Sterling silver with patina, 2 1/8” x 2 3/4” x 1”
Time of Day
Copper, sterling silver, patina, 3 1/4” x 3” x 1”
Second Sight
Sterling silver with patina, 2 1/2” x 3 1/4” x 3/4”
Arrangement: Square
Shibuichi - an alloy of sterling silver and copper, patina, 2” X 2” x 5/16”
Arrangement: Circle
Shibuichi - an alloy of sterling silver and copper, patina, 2 3/8” X 1 1/2” x 5/16”
Arrangement: Abstract
Shibuichi - an alloy of sterling silver and copper, sterling silver, chrysacola druzy, patina, 3 3/8” X 1 1/8” x 3/8”
Nature’s Texture
Sterling silver, copper, patina, 5” x 9/16” x 5/8”
Nature’s Exception
Bronze, sterling silver, patina, 4 1/2” x 7/8” x 1/2”
Transition #2
Bronze, copper, sterling silver, found objects, 3 1/4” X 2” x 3/4” Private Collection
Transition #2
Copper, sterling silver, found objects, 3 1/4” X 2” x 3/4” Private Collection
Given Index
Sterling silver, 14KY, patina, 2 1/4 x 2 x 1/2”
Uncommon Currency: Back of the Brooches
