Ex Post Facto Metallicus opened July 3rd to a full attended gallery. Guests enjoyed champagne along with edible tidbits to honor the four featured artists.
Ex Post Facto Metallicus a unique collection of works from 4 metal artists from 4 different life stages, Dr. Robert Dane Shaw, Anya Pinchuk, Heather Schramm, and Kai Sia. The four artists are the winning recipients of Exnihilo International Residency Program in partnership with SilverWorks Studios. Show runs until Aug 2. The show also includes works by the faculty and students of SilverWorks.
Get more info about Exnihilo Art Center, or the residency program at SilverWorks.
The body of 150 works spans a broad range of techniques as well as expressions in metal. Vessels, sculpture and jewelry were crafted and collaborated by and between the four artists. Each artist utilized the benefits of the program in different ways, with free studio time and classes being the most common. The most unique residency component was environmental in focus with an immersive experience at a local apiary (O’Brian’s Apiary) to bring to life the “save the bees” message promoted by the collection of silver chrysanthemums created by Kai Sia.