Jeweler Sally Simpson spent countless hours watching her parents create metal sculptures depicting scenes in nature, which were eventually hung throughout the house or along the entryway for guests to admire. While she herself continues to be inspired to work with silver, gold, stone, pearls and other natural materials, her goals as an artist were quite different than her parents. Sally’s work is a mixture of architectural designs and elements formed from natural forces.

“Raw physical contrasts inspire my selection of earth elements, such as ocean glass, Tahitian pearls, Icelandic beach stones, silver, gold, and the organic feel and warm look of leather,” says Sally. “The theme of my work is directly linked to and inspired by the physical range of the material and the intended use.

“My current work is a combination of jewelry and a series of silver objects such as Bauhaus inspired candlesticks. I am also exploring more sophisticated methods of combining raw substances while still allowing the underlying beauty of the natural objects to create a physical juxtaposition that I find so intriguing. The challenge for me is to create new pieces using basic elements and still deliver a beautiful and unique piece of art that captures the eye and heart of the beholder.”

Sally is currently represented by the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art in Telluride

            Upcoming in December, studio jeweler Todd Pownell will hold an evening at TGFA with his full collection of 18k gold, palladium and diamond jewelry on Sunday the 28^th.  Join us for a reception from 4-7 and meet the artist. TAP by Todd Pownell is awarded with the Mort Abelson Award for Best New Jewelry Designer of the Year.

TGFA welcomes Gregory Stocks

Gregory Stocks has been a professional exhibiting artist since 1998 and is recognized for his combination of classical representation and contemporary execution.  His style is stark, with a clean, contemporary feel.  The imagery he creates is intended to represent not so much a specific place as the “internal landscape”.

Introducing Elizabeth Garvin, her goal as a designer has been to create forms with classic elegance and enduring quality, while integrating various techniques and at times parting with tradition as a part of her overall design concept. Each piece of jewelry is handmade in her New York studio. She was greatly influenced by her Architect father, and was surrounded by innovative mid-century modern design. Like a true modernist, nothing is random, unplanned or nonessential. 

Balance, Grace, & Motion is a defining element in both Burchard and Clift’s woodwork. Both artist’s work are intrinsically different however both convey a sense of elegance. Clift’s widely recognized balance sculptures transcend time periods. He makes use of traditional woodworking techniques as well as contemporary technology with the use of carbon fiber materials. “My sculptures consist of intersecting parts that stand or suspend together in equilibrium. No part is extraneous, and the delicacy of this balance reveals the fine line between weight and weightlessness, motion and stillness.” Burchard answered the call of madrone burl wood. He makes use of off casted “burls” from the veneer industry. Through a lengthy drying process he is able to create whimsical forms that defy expectations of woodworking.

View new works by both artists at Telluride Gallery beginning mid November. 

As always, TGFA will participate in Noel Night on December 3rd with grab bag jewelry discounts up to 30% off.  During Noel Night, local jeweler Sue Hill will be in attendance for her trunk show. Hill’s wide collection of jewelry shows her mastery in beadwork and silversmithing. She has been represented at TGFA for over 20 years. Open until 9.

Also to thank the Telluride community for 30 years of business, Telluride Gallery of Fine Art will be exhibiting a collection of artwork with special discounts. It will include works on paper, paintings, photography, woodturnings, studio jewelry as well as ceramics with lower prices. This grouping will be presented from Thanksgiving week through Mid December. 

Matthesius & Brendse host special show at Telluride Gallery

Husband and wife jewelers, Jan & Pauline, are bringing their clean and contemporary Dutch studio jewelry to Telluride Gallery on Friday, August 1st. Their collaborative designs are created with titanium, palladium, gold, steel, anodized aluminum, enamel and precious stones. Join us to meet the artists, enjoy prosecco and shop their collection. 

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