Pattern Seeker
The Hebrew word “Chai” means “life”. This one is made from raised 23k gold leaf. The leaves are edged with the same gold, and they and the flowers are made with quilling. This was inspired by the frame itself. It becamse a nice wedding piece. 5″ x5″.
This is one of several aleph-bets I have made. Each image was created with quilling and gouache paint. It is fun to choose the words for each letter! The finished, framed piece is about 16 x 22. I have added people’s names in the empty corner squares, in place of the painted star.
This mirror was created using silver leaf behind glass, which was then distressed to make it look antique. The “frame” around the mirror was made entirely from paper, covered with 23k gold leaf. The whole piece is about 4″ x 6″. It is set into a black wood shadow-box frame lined with black velvet. To my delight, this piece was purchased by a fellow gilder – a great compliment.
I was honored to have an exhibit at the Providence Dwares Jewish Community Center from October -November, 2014. Erin Moseley, the curator, did a superb job of hanging my work. The many disparate colors, sizes, and themes all seemed to fit together under her careful eye. The opening reception was lovely, and a number of people showed up in spite of the pouring rain. I enjoyed wearing a party dress. While my work was on display, I gave an introductory quilling class – I had 11 students and they were all interested!
My work was featured in the March 16, 2012 issue of the “Jewish Voice and Herald” , which serves the Jewish communities of Rhode Island and SE Massechusetts. The article took up the majority of two pages, and included three color photographs, which is quite an honor. Nancy Abeshaus, who wrote the article, did an excellent job – she listened to me babble, and was able to sort through all the information to find the salient points, and present everything accurately and in a very complimentary way – how refreshing! Nancy Kirsch, the editor, was also full of praise for my work, and allowed the generous article. I am very pleased! Here is the link to the article It only has one picture; there was also a picture of me, and a picture of my “Who Knows One”, which you can see on this website under “Current” .
Happy Passover to all!
