D Lynn Reed
Modern Handcrafted Jewelry that is Wearable Art and More.....
Ohio

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Concepts and Themes:
  • Modern jewelry created with eclectic designs.  
  • Abstract themes used in broaches and pendants with modern materials such as plastic, found objects and recycled items.
  • Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings and Pendants handcrafted using original metalwork.
  • Collage work in pendants, broaches and earrings will depict social issues and personal causes.
Signature Work:
  • Art-itude©: Jewelry using found objects, words and recycled items conveying attitude.
  • Artful Words©: Hand stamped metal with words depicting humor and social issues.
  • Hanging By A Bead©: Earrings that defy gravity.  Metalwork that captures beads hanging in mid-air.
  • Social-lry©: Collaged jewelry using words and images that promote social  and political causes.
  • Remarkable Women Series©: Collage Jewelry and Handbags celebrating Women.
  • Bagged Art Handbags©:  Art Handbags for Fashion Progressives
Summary Of Experience:
  • Art Shows.
  • Online Auctions.
  • Galleries Sales.
  • Guild Trunk Shows
  • Member and Invitational Exhibits.
  • Workshops and Classes in Collage, Polymer Clay, Metal, Beading, Mixed Media, Wire Work, Design and Creative Jewelry Making.
Exhibits:
  • Arts Affair at the Art Castle, Invitational, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.
  • Gifts of the Craftsmen, Sponsored by Ohio Designer   Craftsmen Museum , Invitational, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005.
  • Work sold by Ohio Designer Craftsmen Museum at Columbus Winterfair, 2001, 2002,2003, 2004.
  • Exhibiting member of Delaware Art Guild, Highroads Gallery, May 2003.
  • Ursus Art Space, Beyond Bricks and Mortar, December 2005.
  • Revolutions in Clay, Studios on High, Columbus, April 2006.
Galleries:
  • Art Castle Gallery, 2001 to present.
  • Columbus Cultural Arts Center Gallery, 2003 to present.
  • Dublin Arts Center Gallery, 2003 to present.
  • Ohio Designer Craftsmen Gallery, 2001 to present.
  • Ursus Art Space, 2005 to present. 
Professional Memberships:
  • American Crafts Council
  • Ohio Designer Craftsmen
  • Columbus Polymer Clay Guild
  • Ohio Art League
  • National Precious Metal Clay Guild
  • National Polymer Clay Guild
  • SNAG; Society of North American Goldsmiths
Publications:
  • Paper Jewelry, Lark Books, Fall 2006.
  • Making Mixed Media Jewelry, Tammy Powely, Spring 2007.
  • 1000 Jewelry Details, July 2008
Teaching:
  • Ohio Designer Craftsmen
  • Dublin Arts Council
  • Columbus Polymer Clay Guild
  • Columbus Evening PMC Guild
  • Upper Arlington, Life Long Learning Program
Previous Teaching:
  • Central Ohio Bead Society
  • Pink Flamingos Bead Shop
  • Michael’s Arts and Crafts
  • Joann's
Certifications:

  • Certified Precious Metal Clay Instructor

On the Internet:
  • Ohio Art League
  • Craft Listers
  • Artist Online
  • Fuel 4 Arts
  • National Polymer Clay Guild
  • National Precious Metal Clay Guild
 
 
 

 

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