August 2025

We all have stories to tell.

As an artist, I can't seem to escape telling stories in my work. Adornment can represent social status, or wealth, but it can also reflect the life experiences of the wearer.

My work strives to create objects that embody a meaning that is deeply held by the wearer. Whether it is personal, political, or humorous, my hope is that each one of the works that I create strikes a chord within the soul.

This collection takes its inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of the five elements, Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, and Essence.

A book featuring the 2011 collection is currently available in soft and hardcover. You can preview a portion of the book on the Blurb website, order and have it shipped directly to you.

Along with the pieces shown in this virtual show website, the book also contains background information about some of the processes used in creating the works.

For further information, to set up a media interview, or learn more about the collection, contact blair@silverworksglenechopark.com.

About Glen Echo Park:

Glen Echo Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo, Maryland, six miles northwest of Georgetown along the scenic Potomac River palisades.
Click here for directions.

Blair Anderson, Metalsmith

Practicing the art and craft of silversmithing for over 20 years, Anderson has shown her work in over 30 galleries and juried exhibitions across the USA and Canada. She first studied under metal artist Vesta Ward in Southern California where Anderson fell in love with working in metal. Desiring to elevate her art form beyond mere adornment, she began to create works in silver that could be framed and displayed like other works of art.

Throughout history jewelry has been used as currency, a way to convey status, or adornment that symbolizes association or religious belief. Today, the engagement ring is the most recognized and observed symbol in contemporary western culture, representing a romantic commitment as well as status.

As a creator of adornment I am attracted to the return of more symbolic meaning in wearable art.

For further information, to set up a media interview, or learn more about the collection, contact blair@silverworksglenechopark.com.

About Glen Echo Park:

Glen Echo Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo, Maryland, six miles northwest of Georgetown along the scenic Potomac River palisades.
Click here for directions.