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Page 1 Mementos
Page 2 Gold Cloisonne Journeys
Page 3 Cloisonne Amulets
Page 4 Summer Nights
Page 5 Operatic Adventures
Page 6 Citrine Dreams
Page 7 The Story
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We make miniature objects and jewelry using 18kt. gold and cloisonné enamel. Most pieces are narrative and often explore surprising or emotional subjects. Many of the pieces have detailed cloisonné
fired to both the front and back of
the same sheet of gold.
We have developed this double-sided technique over the last twenty five
years. Besides the technical challenge, it enables us to present a dialogue
between the two sides. For several years we've used varying heights of 24kt. gold wire to make portions of the image appear to float or recede within the layers of transparent enamel, suggesting
a more three dimensional space.
By working in a miniature scale we are trying to enhance the notion of
intimacy and force the viewer to examine the piece from a very
close range. We hope this close focus will help to invite the viewer
into the image.
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Recipient:
Florida Artist
Fellowship Award 2008
Florida Artist Fellowship Award 1999 Florida Artist Fellowship Award 1993
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We have received top awards at many of the country's best juried art shows including The Philadelphia Museum Craft Show, Milwaukee
Art Museum Lakefront Arts Festival, The Cherry Creek Art Festival, Denver, CO., Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, MO.
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Permanent Exhibitions:
Gulf Coast Museum
of Art
Permanent Collection Galleries
Largo, Florida
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Former Gallery Shows:
Lucky Street Gallery, Key West, FL.
Paradise Gallery, Boca Grande, Gasparilla Island, FL. Helander Gallery,
Palm Beach, FL.
Illumina Gallery, Atlanta, GA. Langman Gallery, Willow
Grove, PA. Handwork Gallery, Richmond, VA. Holsten Gallery, Palm Beach, FL. Aaron Faber Gallery, New York, NY.
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Ospreys Over Marshland
Bracelet
18kt. and 22kt. gold with 24kt. gold cloisonné
7"X1/2"X1/4"
Sold
"By The Lake"
Bracelet
18kt. and 22kt. gold with 24kt. gold cloisonné
7"X1/2"X1/4"
Sold
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The Enamel Process
Enameling in its simplest form is the fusing of glass to
metal at high temperatures. Craftsmen have used enamel for its intrinsic qualities of hardness, brightness and permanence,
and have taken advantage of its elusiveness and mutability to suggest among other things, precious stones, filigree inlay
work, stained glass and even painting.
In cloisonné ,ribbons of gold wire are attached to a metal base to form cells. Colors of ground enamel
are inlaid into the cells and fired at 1500 degrees in successive layers until they are nearly level with the top of the wires.
The whole piece is then ground to a single level, leaving the design defined by thin wires embedded in the enamel.
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Trademarked, copyrighted. original designs by Gael and
Howard Silverblatt are shown on these pages. Unauthorized reproduction of any of our copyrighted designs in any manner or
format is strictly forbidden under United States Federal Copyright Law, as well as international copyright agreements. We
reserve all rights to pursue any and all copyright infringements to the full extent of the law.
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Post Office Box 925
Lake Worth, Florida
33460
561-585-4121
Email Address
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