The history of
contemporary American metalsmithing is inextricably linked with the
academy. Since the 1950s, nearly every significant artist working in
metals has trained at a university or art school — fertile
ground for innovation and exploration in metalsmithing and jewelry
making.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's metals program is among the best
in the nation, founded on the teaching legacy of Fred Fenster and
Eleanor Moty, who instilled in their students a profound respect for
craftsmanship, technical innovation, formal integrity, and thoughtful
design.
The work in this catalogue encompasses hollowware and jewelry, wearable
sculpture, poetic and narrative objects, and conceptual installations.
The show at the Chazen Museum of Art was produced by guest curator Jody
Clowes.
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Metalsmiths and
Mentors
Fred
Fenster and Eleanor Moty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
by
Jody Clowes (Editor)
Chazen
Museum of Art, 2007.
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