2015 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition

2015 Sponsors
​2015 Results Video

​​FIRST PLACE
​
“Stovchen III” by Dan Lippitt

Dan Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S., “Stovchen III” Tea Warmer (16.5 cm x 11.4 cm) (6.5 in x 4.5 in) Sterling silver

Dan Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S., “Stovchen III” Tea Warmer

Dan Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S., “Stovchen III” Tea Warmer

SECOND PLACE

“The Hoshen” by Ira Sherman

Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.“The Hoshen”

Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.“The Hoshen”

Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.“The Hoshen” Torah Hoshen Breast Plate (45.7 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm) ​(18 in x 10 in x 2.5 in) Sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones

THIRD PLACE

“Honeycomb Bracelet” by Christina Brandewie

Christina Brandewie, www.cabbjewelry.com, Cincinnati, OH, U.S., “Honeycomb Bracelet” (7.6 cm x 2.5 cm) ​(3 in x 1 in) ​Sterling silver, 18K yellow gold plated

Christina Brandewie, www.cabbjewelry.com, Cincinnati, OH, U.S., “Honeycomb Bracelet”

Christina Brandewie, www.cabbjewelry.com, Cincinnati, OH, U.S., “Honeycomb Bracelet”

HONORABLE MENTION

“Animal Vegetable Mineral” by Linda Leviton

Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S., "Animal Vegetable Mineral" Wall sculpture ​(28 in x 25 in x 3 in) (71 cm x 63.5 cm x 7.6 cm) Copper, patina

---

JURORS' CHOICE

2015

Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA “Vulva Ring” (2.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 2.1 cm) Copper, sterling silver

Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S. “Green Amethyst Solitaire” (Size 11) ​18K rose, 14kw, green amethyst, photo by David Terao

John M. Cohea, jmcknives.blademakers.com, Nettleton, MS, U.S. “Vest Knife” (8 in x 2 in) (20.3 cm x 5 cm) Damascus steel, copper, fused silver, mokume gane, garnets, leather, rawhide, photo by Scott A. Roush

Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, CA “Colours of the Seasons Collar” (7 in x 7 in) (17.8 cm x 17.8 cm) niobium, sterling silver

Angela Fung, www.angelafung.net/paperartist, Hassocks, U.K. “Origami Sculpture” (50 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) laser cut stainless steel

Deborah Jemmott, www.debjemmott.com, San Marcos, CA, U.S. “Blue Bowl” (5 in x 5 in x 2 in) (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 5 cm) steel

Denys Knight, www.accidentalhammer.com, Bonners Ferry, ID, U.S. “Floribunda” (13 in x 11 in) (33 cm x 27.9 cm framed) copper

Ed Lay, www.edlay.info, El Cerrito, CA, U.S. “FF Bowl #7” (8.5 in x 6.5 in x 3.5 in) (21.6 cm x 16.5 cm x 8.9 cm) copper, vitreous enamel

Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S. “Shades of Green” (6 ft x 6 ft x 1 ft) (1.8 m x 1.8 m x 30.5 cm) copper, wood, patina, dye, paint; photo by Jerry Anthony

Daniel Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S. “Candleholder” Holder is (3.75" x 1.75") (9.5 cm x 4.4 cm) copper, enamel, wax candle

Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Albany, CA, U.S. “Autumn Leaves Necklace” (10.5 in x 10 in) (26.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper, patina, leather cord, photo by George Post

Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Albany, CA, U.S. “Vine Necklace” (9 in x 8 in) (22.8 cm x 20.3 cm) fine silver, garnet, 18K gold bezel, photo by George Post

Bradley Sanders, www.bradleysandersart.com, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S. “Rebecca the Blue Heron” (38 in x 20 in) (96.5 cm x 50.8 cm) copper, iron, patina

Images were loaded in alphabetical order but may not appear so on your device. Size of images vary according to their ratio and how they fill the column. Click any image to view it full sized. A text-only listing of the same content is below. See an error? Report it here.

Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S. “Damascus Panel Ring” (Size 5) 18k gold, Damascus steel, diamond, photos by David Terao

Holly Carter, hollycarterart.com, Richmond, CA, U.S. “Facets” (16 in x 11 in x 11 in) (40.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 27.9 cm) Pewter, acrylic, aluminum

Melissa Davenport, Scottdale, PA, U.S. “Vase” (6 in x 3 in x 1.5 in) (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.8 cm) sterling silver

Wendy Edsall-Kerwin, www.hammerstrokeandfire.com, Elizabethtown, PA, U.S. “Cascade” (5.75 in x 6.75 in x 7 in) (14.6 cm x 17.1 cm x 17.7 cm) bronze, nickel, brass

Kerye Hartzell, artkeryeleigh.com, Richmond, TX, U.S. “Origami Lily” (38 in x 21.5 in x 4.5 in) (96.5 cm x 54.6 cm x 11.4 cm) copper, alcohol ink

Goran Konjevod, organicorigami.com, Livermore, CA, U.S. “Shell” (4 in x 5 in x 4 in) (10.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 10.1 cm) copper

Ellen Krieger, www.ellenkriegerjewelry.com, McLean, VA, U.S. “Caesar's Salad” (2 in x 6.5 in) (5 cm x 16.5 cm) copper, fine silver, silver foil, enamel, amazonite cabachon, photo by David Terao

Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S. “Eve's Leaves” (4.2 ft x 2 ft x 10 in) (127 cm x 60.9 cm x 25.4 cm) copper, photo by Jerry Anthony

Louise Mary Muttitt, www.louisemarydesigns.co.uk, Burton upon Trent, U.K. “Sugar Sifting Spoon” (15 cm long) sterling silver

Louise Mary Muttitt, www.louisemarydesigns.co.uk, Burton upon Trent, U.K. “Twist Candlestick” (25 cm x 21 cm) Britannia Silver

Stella Rose Powell, www.silverfallsjewelry.com, Bend, OR, U.S. “Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Earrings” (1.75 in x 1.5 in) (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) 18K, sterling silver bimetal

Stella Rose Powell, www.silverfallsjewelry.com, Bend, OR, U.S. “Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Necklace” (1 3/8 in x 1.5 in) (3.5 cm x 3.8 cm) 18k/ss bimetal, freshwater pearl

Hendrik Schouten, St.Cruz, Aruba “Anemoon” (19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm) copper, ammonia patina, photo by Christian Schouten

Kest Schwartzman, www.vagabondmetalworks.com, Frederick, MD, U.S. “Guardian” mask (24 in x 18 in x 10in) (60.9 cm x 45.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper

---

​THE JURY

2015

See all the judges here.

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

Hazel Wheaton, Editor, Art Jewelry magazine

Dr. E. Aspler (Hanuman) Owner and Founder of the Ganoksin Project at www.ganoksin.com

---

2015 WINNERS

FIRST PLACE: Dan Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Stovchen III” (6.5 in x 4.5 in) (16.5 cm x 11.4 cm) sterling silver

SECOND PLACE: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.
“The Hoshen” (18 in x 10 in x 2.5 in) (45.7 x 25.4 x 6.4 cm) sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones

THIRD PLACE: Christina Brandewie, www.cabbjewelry.com, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.
“Honeycomb Bracelet” (3 in x 1 in) (7.6 cm x 2.5 cm) sterling silver, 18K yellow gold plated

HONORABLE MENTION: Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.
“Animal Vegetable Mineral” (28 in x 25 in x 3 in) (71 cm x 63.5 cm x 7.6 cm) copper, patina

2015 Jurors' Choice Selections
In alphabetical order by artist

Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
“Vulva Ring” (2.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 2.1 cm) copper, sterling silver

Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.
“Damascus Panel Ring” (Size 5) 18k gold, Damascus steel, diamond
“Green Amethyst Solitaire” (Size 11) 18K rose, 14kw, green amethyst
Photos by David Terao

Holly Carter, hollycarterart.com, Richmond, CA, U.S.
“Facets” (16 in x 11 in x 11 in) (40.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 27.9 cm) pewter, acrylic, aluminum

John M. Cohea, jmcknives.blademakers.com, Nettleton, MS, U.S.
“Vest Knife” (8 in x 2 in) (20.3 cm x 5 cm) Damascus steel, copper, fused silver, mokume gane, garnets, leather, rawhide
Photos by Scott A. Roush

Melissa Davenport, Scottdale, PA, U.S.
“Vase” (6 in x 3 in x 1.5 in) (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.8 cm) sterling silver

Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, CA
“Colours of the Seasons Collar” (7 in x 7 in) (17.8 cm x 17.8 cm) niobium, sterling silver

Wendy Edsall-Kerwin, www.hammerstrokeandfire.com, Elizabethtown, PA, U.S.
“Cascade” (5.75 in x 6.75 in x 7 in) (14.6 cm x 17.1 cm x 17.7 cm) bronze, nickel, brass 
   
Angela Fung, www.angelafung.net/paperartist, Hassocks, U.K.
“Origami Sculpture” (50 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) laser cut stainless steel

Kerye Hartzell, artkeryeleigh.com, Richmond, TX, U.S.
“Origami Lily” (38 in x 21.5 in x 4.5 in) (96.5 cm x 54.6 cm x 11.4 cm) copper, alcohol ink 

Deborah Jemmott, www.debjemmott.com, San Marcos, CA, U.S.
“Blue Bowl” (5 in x 5 in x 2 in) (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 5 cm) steel

Denys Knight, www.accidentalhammer.com, Bonners Ferry, ID, U.S.
“Floribunda” (13 in x 11 in) (33 cm x 27.9 cm framed) copper

Goran Konjevod, organicorigami.com, Livermore, CA, U.S.
“Shell” (4 in x 5 in x 4 in) (10.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 10.1 cm) copper

Ellen Krieger, www.ellenkriegerjewelry.com, McLean, VA, U.S.
“Caesar's Salad” (2 in x 6.5 in) (5 cm x 16.5 cm) copper, fine silver, silver foil, enamel, amazonite cabachon
Photos by David Terao 
 
Ed Lay, www.edlay.info, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.
“FF Bowl #7” (8.5 in x 6.5 in x 3.5 in) (21.6 cm x 16.5 cm x 8.9 cm) copper, vitreous enamel 

Linda Leviton, lindaleviton.com, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.
“Eve's Leaves” (4.2 ft x 2 ft x 10 in) (127 cm x 60.9 cm x 25.4 cm) copper
“Shades of Green” (6 ft x 6 ft x 1 ft) (1.8 m x 1.8 m x 30.5 cm) copper, wood, patina, dye, paint; photos by Jerry Anthony

Daniel Lippitt, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Candleholder” measures w/o candle (3.75" x 1.75") (9.5 cm x 4.4 cm) copper, enamel, wax candle 

Louise Mary Muttitt, www.louisemarydesigns.co.uk, Burton upon Trent, U.K.
“Sugar Sifting Spoon” (15 cm long) sterling silver
“Twist Candlestick” (25 cm x 21 cm) Britannia Silver

Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Albany, CA, U.S.
“Autumn Leaves Necklace” (10.5 in x 10 in) (26.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper, patina, leather cord 
“Vine Necklace” (9 in x 8 in) (22.8 cm x 20.3 cm) fine silver, garnet, 18K gold bezel
Photos by George Post

Stella Rose Powell, www.silverfallsjewelry.com, Bend, OR, U.S.
“Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Earrings” (1.75 in x 1.5 in) (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) 18K, sterling silver bimetal
“Beyond the Garden Gate Collection Necklace” (1 3/8 in x 1.5 in) (3.5 cm x 3.8 cm) 18k/ss bimetal, freshwater pearl

Bradley Sanders, www.bradleysandersart.com, Shepherdstown, WV, U.S.
“Rebecca the Blue Heron” (38 in x 20 in) (96.5 cm x 50.8 cm) copper, iron, patina 

Hendrik Schouten, St.Cruz, Aruba
“Anemoon” (19 cm x 19 cm x 9 cm) copper, ammonia patina
Photos by Christian Schouten
  
Kest Schwartzman, www.vagabondmetalworks.com, Frederick, MD, U.S.
“Guardian” mask (24 in x 18 in x 10in) (60.9 cm x 45.7 cm x 25.4 cm) copper

---

 

Thank you
to our 2015 sponsors
for making this event possible!

Magazine subscriptions supplied by Art Jewelry