A new collection of one of a kind works by Blair Anderson along with the students, faculty, and junior residents of SilverWorks.
Artist's Statement
My earliest memories are of me doing art or making things. From the very beginning as a silversmithing student my work has taken on the added dimension of story telling. Each one-of-a-kind piece tends to speak to potential patrons via a connection to the story. I have always been fascinated with combining unconventional things in my jewelry.
My process includes starting a work with a concept or a sketch or throwing a bunch of objects or stones on a table and seeing what speaks to me. It’s rather like I am ambushed by my own work. Regarding the materials I use, I am not a diamond or emerald kind of gal but prefer using lesser known stones and odd cuts.
Part of running my business incorporates a background in graphic design which also informs the jewelry design. I tend to do a theme driven collection every year with the pieces reflecting that theme.
This year I am indulging in my inner fan girl making all of the work based on science fiction.
About the Artist
An artist-in-residence at the historic Glen Echo Park, Blair Anderson owns and operates two studios, SilverWorks Studio & Gallery established in 2009, and SilverWorks Studio 2
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1985 marked the beginning of a lifelong journey into the craft of silversmithing. Along the way Blair has shown her work in multiple galleries, juried shows and has a following of collectors both in the US as well as internationally.
Raised in Arizona, schooled in California, some of her work reflects the southwest but always incorporates the added dimension of storytelling. Blair is married to her best friend, Bryan and they have one son, Daniel, an artist, writer, and web developer. Bryan and Blair live in Silver Spring, MD.
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.
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.
