2018 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition
FIRST PLACE
“Twist Ring” by Nick Grant Barnes
“Twist Ring” by Nick Grant Barnes
1st Place 2018: Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S. “Twist Ring” 18k yellow gold. Photos by David Terao
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1st Place 2018: Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S. “Twist Ring” 18k yellow gold. Photos by David Terao
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SECOND PLACE
“Song Vessels” and "Bora/Mo" (Dawn/Dusk) by Alex O'Connor
2nd Place 2018: Alex O’Connor, www.alexoconnorsilver.co.uk, St. Just, Cornwall, England, U.K. “Song Vessels” (25 x 20 x 8 cm) Sterling silver; photo by Paul Mounsey
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2nd Place 2018: Alex O’Connor, www.alexoconnorsilver.co.uk, St. Just, Cornwall, England, U.K. “Bora/Mo (Dawn/Dusk)” (27 x 30 x 7 cm). Sterling silver; photo by Paul Mounsey
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THIRD PLACE
“Opened” by Sharon Stafford
“Opened” by Sharon Stafford
3rd Place 2018: Sharon Stafford, sharonstaffordmetals.com, Arlington, MA, U.S. “Opened” (38 x 38 x 5.7 cm). Copper
3rd Place 2018: Sharon Stafford, sharonstaffordmetals.com, Arlington, MA, U.S. “Opened” (38 x 38 x 5.7 cm). Copper
INNOVATION AWARD
“Orchid Chastity Couture” by Ira Sherman
“Orchid Chastity Couture” by Ira Sherman
Innovation 2018: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S. “Orchid Chastity Couture” (1.5 x 1.2 x .9 meters). Forged steel, bronze, semi-precious gemstones.
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Innovation 2018: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S. “Orchid Chastity Couture” (1.5 x 1.2 x .9 meters). Forged steel, bronze, semi-precious gemstones.
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HONORABLE MENTION
“Corsage #4” by Deb Karash
Honorable Mention 2018: Deb Karash, www.DebKarash.com, Asheville, N.C., U.S. “Corsage #4” (9 x 7 x 2.5 cm) Argentium silver; copper; brass; graphite infused plastic; Prismacolor pencil
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Honorable Mention 2018: Deb Karash, www.DebKarash.com, Asheville, N.C., U.S. “Corsage #4” (9 x 7 x 2.5 cm) Argentium silver; copper; brass; graphite infused plastic; Prismacolor pencil
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HONORABLE MENTION
“Twisted” by Curtis Bohn
Honorable Mention 2018: Curtis Bohn, West Chester, PA., U.S. “Twisted” (25.5 x 25.5 x 66 cm). Steel, brass. Photos by Jim Lawson
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Honorable Mention 2018: Curtis Bohn, West Chester, PA., U.S. “Twisted” (25.5 x 25.5 x 66 cm). Steel, brass. Photos by Jim Lawson
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RESULTS VIDEO
2018
2018
Artists entered the 2018 competition from England, Canada, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Iran, Norway, Serbia and 21 U.S. states.
Results video created for the 2018 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition by Francesca Watson of The Makery in Bulverde, TX, U.S.
Results video created for the 2018 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition by Francesca Watson of The Makery in Bulverde, TX, U.S.
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THE JURY 2018 |
Charles Lewton-Brain: Artist Goldsmith, Educator, Foldforming Pioneer
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Merle White,
Editor, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine
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Brigitte Martin, Editor at large, American Craft Magazine; Executive Director, The Furniture Society; Past President, SNAG
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2018 WINNERS
FIRST PLACE: Nick Grant Barnes, www.nickgrantbarnes.com, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.
“Twist Ring” 18k yellow gold. Photos by David Terao
SECOND PLACE: Alex O’Connor, www.alexoconnorsilver.co.uk, St. Just, Cornwall, England, U.K.
“Song Vessels” (25 x 20 x 8 cm) and “Bora/Mo (Dawn/Dusk)” (27 x 30 x 7 cm). Sterling silver. Photos by Paul Mounsey.
THIRD PLACE: Sharon Stafford, sharonstaffordmetals.com, Arlington, MA, U.S.
“Opened” (38 x 38 x 5.7 cm). Copper
INNOVATION AWARD: Ira Sherman, www.irasherman.com, Denver, CO, U.S.
"Orchid Chastity Couture” (1.5 x 1.2 x .9 meters). Forged steel, bronze, semi-precious gemstones.
HONORABLE MENTION: Deb Karash, www.DebKarash.com, Asheville, N.C., U.S.
“Corsage #4” (9 x 7 x 2.5 cm) Argentium silver; copper; brass; graphite infused plastic; Prismacolor pencil.
HONORABLE MENTION: Curtis Bohn, West Chester, PA., U.S.
“Twisted” (25.5 x 25.5 x 66 cm). Steel, brass. Photos by Jim Lawson.
2018 Jurors' Choice Selections
In random order
Idelle Hammond-Sass, www.idellehammond-sass.com, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.
“Forest Dawn” mixed media with copper
Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K.
“Climbing Roses Clock” (27 cm overall) Copper, clock parts, garnet
Mary Watson, www.maryandspencerwatson.com, Prospect Heights, IL, U.S.
“Squirt” (8.9 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) Australian opal, sterling, coral; photo by Larry Sanders
Mary K. McIntyre, www.marykmcintyre.com Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“Small Georgia Neckpiece” (14 x 11 x 3 cm) Bronze, Japanese cotton cord
Paul Wells, London, England, U.K.
“Concentric Ring” (9.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm) Copper
Mary Watson, www.maryandspencerwatson.com, Prospect Heights, IL, U.S.
“Flight Club” (8.25 x 8.9 x 1.27 cm) Sterling silver, peridot, carved buffalo bone; photo by Larry Sanders
Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Oakland, CA, U.S.
“Bars and Stripes” (19 x 5.7 x .8 cm). Sterling silver; photo by George Post
Bruce Hartman, creekreflections.com, Carlisle, PA, U.S.
“Pearl Ring” (25 x 17.5 cm) Sterling silver, pearls
Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
“Thalli” (19 x 16 cm). Niobium, sterling silver; photo by Brennan Letkeman
Holland Houdek, www.hollandhoudek.com, Rochester, NY, U.S.
“Cerebrum C. Cristata (Cerebellum Replacement)” (13 x 17 x 15 cm). Copper, Swarovski crystals, patina; photo by Tom Burazin
Ginger Seiple, Hilliard, OH, U.S.
“Cage Box – Homage to the Master” (Box: 8.9 x 6.7 cm; Insert: 5 x 4.8 cm) Sterling silver, fine silver, 18k gold, Ethiopian opals, sphene.
Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
“Star Pin Iron Pyrite” (9.4 x 5.2 x .1.2 cm) Copper, sterling silver, titanium, iron pyrite
Darcie Beeman-Black, www.darciebeemanblack.com, Memphis, TN, U.S.
“Horn Island 34” (43 x 20 cm). Copper, silver
Paul Wells, London, England, U.K.
“Android Spectacles” (13 x 4 x 15 cm). Sterling silver, 18k yellow gold; photo by Anastasia Young
Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K.
“Crackled Wave” (16 x 7.5 x .9 cm). Copper, vitreous enamel, crackle glaze
Taehyun Bang, Lawrence, KS, U.S.
“Bottari (Korean for ‘package’)” (15.25 x 15.25 x 15.25 cm) Copper
Ema Tanigaki, www.ematanigaki.com, Alburquerque, NM, U.S.
“Jellyfish Form Vessel” (12 x 12 x 9 cm). Copper, glass enamel; photo by John L. Healey
Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Oakland, CA, U.S.
“Alhambra Necklace” (38 x 14.6 x .47 cm) Sterling silver; photo by George Post
Matthew Mauk, www.matthewmauk.com, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Succulent” (30.5 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) Enamel, copper, silver, gold, wood, cubic zirconia, pearls; photo by Jim Escalante
Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K.
“Fragile Nature Installation” (Leaves: 8 x 7 cm on average).Copper foil, vitreous enamel, clear acrylic blocks, steel pins
Karen Lockton, Silverstone, England, U.K.
“Pair of Feather Foldformed Multiway Candlesticks” (9.5 x 10 cm). 935 Argentium silver; photo by Simon Martin Photography
In random order
Idelle Hammond-Sass, www.idellehammond-sass.com, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.
“Forest Dawn” mixed media with copper
Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K.
“Climbing Roses Clock” (27 cm overall) Copper, clock parts, garnet
Mary Watson, www.maryandspencerwatson.com, Prospect Heights, IL, U.S.
“Squirt” (8.9 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) Australian opal, sterling, coral; photo by Larry Sanders
Mary K. McIntyre, www.marykmcintyre.com Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“Small Georgia Neckpiece” (14 x 11 x 3 cm) Bronze, Japanese cotton cord
Paul Wells, London, England, U.K.
“Concentric Ring” (9.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm) Copper
Mary Watson, www.maryandspencerwatson.com, Prospect Heights, IL, U.S.
“Flight Club” (8.25 x 8.9 x 1.27 cm) Sterling silver, peridot, carved buffalo bone; photo by Larry Sanders
Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Oakland, CA, U.S.
“Bars and Stripes” (19 x 5.7 x .8 cm). Sterling silver; photo by George Post
Bruce Hartman, creekreflections.com, Carlisle, PA, U.S.
“Pearl Ring” (25 x 17.5 cm) Sterling silver, pearls
Chelsea Dyck, www.mycreativework.ca, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
“Thalli” (19 x 16 cm). Niobium, sterling silver; photo by Brennan Letkeman
Holland Houdek, www.hollandhoudek.com, Rochester, NY, U.S.
“Cerebrum C. Cristata (Cerebellum Replacement)” (13 x 17 x 15 cm). Copper, Swarovski crystals, patina; photo by Tom Burazin
Ginger Seiple, Hilliard, OH, U.S.
“Cage Box – Homage to the Master” (Box: 8.9 x 6.7 cm; Insert: 5 x 4.8 cm) Sterling silver, fine silver, 18k gold, Ethiopian opals, sphene.
Melody Armstrong, www.melodyarmstrong.com, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
“Star Pin Iron Pyrite” (9.4 x 5.2 x .1.2 cm) Copper, sterling silver, titanium, iron pyrite
Darcie Beeman-Black, www.darciebeemanblack.com, Memphis, TN, U.S.
“Horn Island 34” (43 x 20 cm). Copper, silver
Paul Wells, London, England, U.K.
“Android Spectacles” (13 x 4 x 15 cm). Sterling silver, 18k yellow gold; photo by Anastasia Young
Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K.
“Crackled Wave” (16 x 7.5 x .9 cm). Copper, vitreous enamel, crackle glaze
Taehyun Bang, Lawrence, KS, U.S.
“Bottari (Korean for ‘package’)” (15.25 x 15.25 x 15.25 cm) Copper
Ema Tanigaki, www.ematanigaki.com, Alburquerque, NM, U.S.
“Jellyfish Form Vessel” (12 x 12 x 9 cm). Copper, glass enamel; photo by John L. Healey
Sher Novak, www.shernovak.com, Oakland, CA, U.S.
“Alhambra Necklace” (38 x 14.6 x .47 cm) Sterling silver; photo by George Post
Matthew Mauk, www.matthewmauk.com, Madison, WI, U.S.
“Succulent” (30.5 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) Enamel, copper, silver, gold, wood, cubic zirconia, pearls; photo by Jim Escalante
Leanne McCormack, www.leannemccormack.com, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, U.K.
“Fragile Nature Installation” (Leaves: 8 x 7 cm on average).Copper foil, vitreous enamel, clear acrylic blocks, steel pins
Karen Lockton, Silverstone, England, U.K.
“Pair of Feather Foldformed Multiway Candlesticks” (9.5 x 10 cm). 935 Argentium silver; photo by Simon Martin Photography
2018 SPONSORS
Thank you to our 2018 sponsors for making this event possible!
Rio Grande
Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine
The Paper Hammer
The Makery
2018 results video created by Francesca Watson
Thank you to our 2018 sponsors for making this event possible!
Rio Grande
Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine
The Paper Hammer
The Makery
2018 results video created by Francesca Watson
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