Due to the divergent nature of the work produced by contemporary makers that define, expand, and contradict the boundaries of their craft, it is only fitting that the exhibition would be named “Shift”. In an essay regarding the exhibition, Robert Baines writes, “In this current era new transmission lines of knowledge combining historic methodologies and practices intersect with new materials and technologies.” The Shift exhibition and corresponding catalogue will feature over 70 works of art by 25 international artists, each identified as creating work in relation to the current Shift in the field of art jewelry.
This exhibit and corresponding programs were made possible by the Art Jewelry Forum Exhibition Grant, the College Art and Humanities Institute (CAHI) Conferences, Performances, and Workshops Grant, Collins Living and Learning Center, Friends of Art Bookshop, Volunteers and contributors including the 2012 & 2013 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design students and faculty, Indiana University Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design Guild, Indiana University’s Advanced Visualization Lab, the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, and A Moveable Feast. And a special thanks to Leah Hardy, Jennifer Wells, Lisa Wilson and Kimberly Jackson.