Artist’s Statement
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 and strikes a chord within the soul.
This collection takes its inspiration from distilling the triumphal stories of women who have survived cancer. Each work represent an experience, attitude and approach to life during and after their journey.
Jewelry with Meaning
Why this theme?
I open my studio to those that I have taught. It is a nurturing atmosphere where people can explore their creativity. They also share their common experiences. I noticed that one of these common experiences was cancer.
One might expect it to be a gloomy subject. On the contrary what I discovered was the core of the human spirit. Words like transformation, strength, beauty, power, and love won over doubt and mourning.
Cancer survivors... this collection celebrates you!
About the Artist
Blair Anderson, Metalsmith
Practicing the art and craft of silversmithing for over 25 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. Her skill has been recognized with government commissions and design awards, including a prestigious NICHE award for her hand made sterling silver eyewear.
Anderson now shares her years of experience and love of the craft at SilverWorks, the metalsmithing studio, classroom and gallery located at historic Glen Echo Park.
The Exhibit
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.
This unique National Park and arts center offers year-round classes and activities for residents of the Washington metropolitan area and visitors from across the country. The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, a non-profit organization, manages the programs and facilities at Glen Echo Park.
The 2013 Book
A book featuring the 2013 collection is currently available in soft and hardcover. You can preview a portion of the book on the Blurb web site, order and have it shipped directly to you.
Survivor Stories
Jackie, KC, Sally and Kathryn
Four amazing women share their very personal stories about their journey with cancer. Each faced the disease differently, each had different struggles and choices to make, and each are courageous survivors.
