February 2023
Sandy Johnson & Geri Verble:
Adornments for the Soul
On exhibit January 31-March 5, 2023
Artist Reception Saturday, February 11, 1-4 pm
Adornments for the Soul refers to special pieces of jewelry that make us feel confident, happy and balanced – that nourish the soul. The gallery’s two jewelry artists each present a unique vision of what that means to her. Verble developed a passion for collecting ethnic beads and pendants while travelling with the Peace Corps. She will be featuring turquoise pieces from around the world along with some Chinese Ceramic Porcelain jewelry. Johnson is a silversmith who fabricates her rings and pendants beginning with rough slabs of unpolished rock and sheets of silver.
Verble says: “Each ancient bead and ethnic ornament tells a story and has a spiritual energy that flows through it. That energy guides me as I design each piece.”
Johnson tells us: “Eight years ago I began fabricating my own pendants. I select most of my stones from rough slabs, presenting my hand-drawn design to a master stone cutter. I then cut, hammer and heat sheets of silver to embrace the beauty of the stone. I find beads to complement many of the designs or make the chains.”
This is the fifth year that Wild Hearts Gallery has chosen to spotlight the work of its jewelry artists in February. A gift of a special piece of jewelry is a love letter that will be remembered each time it is worn.
The reception will be celebrated with fellowship and refreshments on Saturday, February 11 from 1-4 p.m.
Download our new brochure with information on all the featured artists shows January through June 2023 as pdf files below.
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