2012 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition

2012 Sponsors​
​2012 Results Video

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​FIRST PLACE

​“Undersea” Candelabra by Rauni Higson

Rauni Higson, www.raunihigson.co.uk, Caernarfon, Wales, U.K., "Undersea" Candelabra (45 cm) (17.7 in) Sterling silver, photo by Clarissa Bruce

SECOND PLACE

"Spiritus" by Theresa Nguyen​

SECOND PLACE: Theresa Nguyen, www.theresanguyen.co.uk, Birmingham, West Midland, U.K., “Spiritus” (19.5 x 26.5 x 26.5 cm) (7.7 x 10.4 x 10.4 in) Britannia silver, photo by Richard Valencia Ltd

THIRD PLACE

“Quadrant” by Kaiya Rainbolt

THIRD PLACE: Kaiya Rainbolt, San Francisco, CA, U.S., “Quadrant” (12.7 x 15.2 x 29.2 cm) (5 x 6 x 11.5 in) Copper

THIRD PLACE: Kaiya Rainbolt, San Francisco, CA, U.S., “Quadrant” (12.7 x 15.2 x 29.2 cm) (5 x 5.9 x 11.4 in) Copper

HONORABLE MENTION

“Pleated Silver Drinking Set” by Grant McCaig

HONORABLE MENTION: Grant McCaig, www.grantmccaig.co.uk, London, England, U.K. “Pleated Silver Drinking Set” (carafe 18.5 x 6.8 cm, cups 8.1 x 6.7 cm) (7.3 x 2.8 in, 3.1 x 2.6 in) Fine silver, ebonised oak

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JURORS' CHOICE

2012

Alison Antelman, www.antelman.com, Berkeley, CA, U.S., “Hanging Garden” (7.6 x 10.2 x .6 cm) (3 x 4 x 0.2 in) 18K and 22K gold, oxidized sterling silver, blue tourmaline, diamonds, photo by Eric Smith

Christine Finch, Richmond, California, U.S., “Guardian” (27.9 x 17.7 x 7.6 cm) (11 x 7 x 3 in) Copper, vitreous enamel, photo by George Post

Evelyn Markasky, www.evelynmarkasky.com, Santa Cruz, CA, U.S., “Dangerous Vagina” brooch (10.1 x 6.4 x 5 cm) (4 x 2.5 x 2 in) Copper, vitreous enamel

Aimee Petkus, www.aimeepetkus.com, Savannah, GA, U.S., “Coexist” (30.5 x 17.8 x 5 cm) (12"x7"x2") Copper, air plants, photo by John McKinnon

Anna Robinson, www.annarobinson.co.uk, Belfast, Northern Ireland “Strata Unfold” Sterling silver (13 x 12 x 10 cm) (5.1 x 4.7 x 3.9)

Brad Severtson, hammeringoutaliving.blogspot.com, Peru, IN, U.S., “Bamboo Twig” (7.6 cm) (3 in) Copper

Lyn Stoll, www.lynstoll.com, Lubbock, Texas , U.S., “Botanica” (focal 6.4 x 13 cm) (2 1/2 x 5.25 in) Silver, copper, bronze, pearls

Paul Wells, London, England, U.K., “Cut Fold Ear Studs” (10 x 15 x 20 mm) (0.4 x 0.6 x 0.8 in) Sterling silver, photo by Anastasia Young

Anne Wolf, www.annevillestudio.com, San Diego, CA, U.S., “Flight” (units 12.7 or 7.6 cm long) (5 x 3 in) Copper, brass

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Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, “Luxor Collar” (44 x 4 x .6 cm) (17.3 x 1.6 x 0.2 in) Sterling silver, 14K gold, hessonite garnet, anodized titanium, anodized niobium, patina

Peter Danilo, Hopewell, NJ, U.S., “Tea Box” (8.9 x 15.2 cm) (3.5 X 6 in) Copper, photo by Catherine Danilo

Christine Finch, Richmond, California, U.S., “Ascension” (33 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm) (13 x 7 x 3 in) Copper, vitreous enamel, photo by George Post

Deborah Jemmott, www.debjemmott.com, San Marcos, CA, U.S., “Foldformed Spoon” (21 x 5 x 3.2 cm) (8.25 x 2 x 1.25 in) Copper, stainless steel, photo by Carol Marsella

Sue Lacy, www.suelacy.com, Dublin, OH, U.S., “Wedge Cuff” (7 x 6 x 4.5 cm) (2.8 x 2.4 x 1.8 in) Copper, photo by Meghan Kwast

Theresa Nguyen, www.theresanguyen.co.uk, Birmingham, West Midland, U.K., “Con Brio” (30 x 57 x 26 cm) (11.8 x 22.4 x 10.2 in) Britannia silver, photo by Clarissa Bruce

Judith Renstrom, Riegelsville, PA, U.S., “Golden Talons” (focal 12 x 15.5 cm) (4.7 x 6.1 in) Sterling silver, 22K gold, drusy (pendant), photo by Hub Willson

George Sawyer, www.georgesawyer.com, Minneapolis, MN, U.S., “Morgan” (60 x 20 cm) (2.4 x .8 in) Copper

Brad Severtson, hammeringoutaliving.blogspot.com, Peru, IN, U.S., “Foldformed Tea Pot” (15.2 x 20.3 cm) (6 x 8 in) Copper

Patricia Tschetter, www.tschetterstudio.com , Dallas, TX, U.S. “Framed Foldform with Granulated Leaf” (5.7 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) (2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in) Argentium silver, 18K and 22K gold, ruby, photo by Marilyn O’Hara

Anne Wolf, www.annevillestudio.com, San Diego, CA, U.S., “Retreat” (35.5 x 20 x 20 cm) (14” x 8” x 8”) Copper, sterling silver

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​THE JURY

2012

See all the judges here.

Charles Lewton-Brain: Artist Goldsmith, Educator, Foldforming Pioneer

Tim McCreight: Metalsmith, Designer, Author, Publisher at Brynmorgen Press

Ed Mack: Metalsmith, Co-Founder Center for Metal Arts and Fine Architectural Metalsmiths

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2012 WINNERS
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FIRST PLACE: Rauni Higson, www.raunihigson.co.uk, Caernarfon, Wales, U.K.,
"Undersea" Candelabra (45 cm) (17.7 in) Sterling silver, photo by Clarissa Bruce
 
SECOND PLACE: Theresa Nguyen, www.theresanguyen.co.uk, Birmingham, West Midland, U.K., “Spiritus” (19.5 x  26.5 x  26.5 cm) (7.7 x 10.4 x 10.4 in) Britannia silver, photo by Richard Valencia Ltd

THIRD PLACE: Kaiya Rainbolt, San Francisco, CA, U.S., “Quadrant” (12.7 x 15.2 x 29.2 cm) (5 x 6 x 11.5 in) Copper
 
HONORABLE MENTION: Grant McCaig, www.grantmccaig.co.uk, London, England, U.K.
“Pleated Silver Drinking Set” (carafe 18.5 x 6.8 cm, cups 8.1 x 6.7 cm) (7.3 x 2.8 in, 3.1 x 2.6 in) Fine silver, ebonised oak 

2012 Jurors' Choice Selections
In alphabetical order by artist

Alison Antelman, www.antelman.com, Berkeley, CA, U.S.
“Hanging Garden” (7.6 x 10.2 x .6 cm) (3 x 4 x 0.2 in) 18K and 22K gold, oxidized sterling silver,
blue tourmaline, diamonds, photo by Eric Smith 
 
Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
"Luxor Collar” (44 x 4 x .6 cm) (17.3 x 1.6 x 0.2 in) Sterling silver, 14K gold, hessonite garnet,
anodized titanium, anodized niobium, patina
 
Peter Danilo, Hopewell, NJ, U.S.
“Tea Box” (8.9 x 15.2 cm) (3.5 X 6 in) Copper, photo by Catherine Danilo
 
Christine Finch, Richmond, California, U.S.
“Guardian” (27.9 x 17.7 x 7.6 cm) (11 x 7 x 3 in) Copper, vitreous enamel, photo by George Post
 
Christine Finch, Richmond, California, U.S.
“Ascension” (33 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm) (13 x 7 x 3 in) Copper, vitreous enamel, photo by George Post
 
Deborah Jemmott, www.debjemmott.com, San Marcos, CA, U.S.
“Foldformed Spoon” (21 x 5 x 3.2 cm) (8.25 x 2 x 1.25 in) Copper, stainless steel, photo by Carol Marsella
 
Sue Lacy, www.suelacy.com, Columbus, OH, U.S.,
“Wedge Cuff” (7 x 6 x 4.5 cm) (2.8 x 2.4 x 1.8 in) Copper, photo by Meghan Kwast
 
Evelyn Markasky, www.evelynmarkasky.com, Santa Cruz, CA, U.S.
"Dangerous Vagina” brooch (10.1 x 6.4 x 5 cm) (4 x 2.5 x 2 in) Copper, vitreous enamel
 
Theresa Nguyen, www.theresanguyen.co.uk, Birmingham, West Midland, U.K.
"Con Brio” (30 x 57 x 26 cm) (11.8 x 22.4 x 10.2 in) Britannia silver, photo by Clarissa Bruce

Aimee Petkus, www.aimeepetkus.com, Savannah, GA, U.S.
"Coexist” (30.5 x 17.8 x 5 cm) (12 x 7 x 2 in) Copper, air plants, photo by John McKinnon
 
Judith Renstrom, Riegelsville, PA, U.S.
"Golden Talons” (focal 12 x 15.5 cm) (4.7 x 6.1 in) Sterling silver, 22K gold, drusy, photo by Hub Willson
 
Anna Robinson, www.annarobinson.co.uk, Belfast, Northern Ireland
“Strata Unfold” Sterling silver (13 x 12 x 10 cm)
 
George Sawyer, www.georgesawyer.com, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.
"Morgan” (60 x 20 mm) (2.4 x .8 in) Copper
  
Brad Severtson, hammeringoutaliving.blogspot.com, Peru, IN, U.S.
“Bamboo Twig” (7.6 cm) (3 in) Copper
 
Brad Severtson, hammeringoutaliving.blogspot.com, Peru, IN, U.S.
“Foldformed Tea Pot” (15.2 x 20.3 cm) (6 x 8 in) Copper
 
Lyn Stoll, www.lynstoll.com, Lubbock, Texas , U.S.
“Botanica” (focal 6.4 x 13 cm) (2.5 x 5.1 in) Silver, copper, bronze, pearls
 
Patricia Tschetter, www.tschetterstudio.com , Dallas, TX, U.S.
“Framed Foldform with Granulated Leaf” (5.7 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) (2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in)
Argentium silver, 18K and 22K gold, ruby, photo by Marilyn O’Hara
 
Paul Wells, London, England, U.K.
“Cut Fold Ear Studs” (10 x 15 x 20 mm) (0.4 x 0.6 x 0.8 in) Sterling silver, photo by Anastasia Young
 
Anne Wolf, www.annevillestudio.com, San Diego, CA, U.S.
“Flight” (units 12.7 or 7.6 cm long) (5 x 3 in) Copper, brass
 
Anne Wolf, www.annevillestudio.com, San Diego, CA, U.S.
​“Retreat” (35.5 x 20 x 20 cm) (14 x 8 x 8 in) Copper, sterling silver

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Thank you
to our 2012 sponsors
for making this event possible!