This year, 85 artists from across the country submitted 68 entries for the juried exhibition, which was on display at the Zilberschmuck gallery in May.
Metal artist Vivienne Jones, goldsmith Van McKenzie, and this article’s author served as judges, narrowing the field of entries to 40 designs from 33 artists.
The contest’s theme of ‘transformation’ carried slightly more meaning this year. Fraser announced at press time the gallery would be closing after several years at its current location, citing on-going road construction and a lack of client traffic.
“There were a lot of wonderful things that came out of Zilberschmuck, but I think you just have to embrace change,” Fraser says, adding she has not ruled out continuing to hold the contest.
“If we can find a venue that will host the exhibition, then I’ll consider it. I’m not giving up.”
Others participating in the Transformation exhibition are:
Ivanne Binetruy, Toronto
Audrey Boudreault, Coteau-du-Lac, QC
Naomi Bourque, Nelson, B.C.
Karen Cantine, Edmonton
Bridget Catchpole. Vancouver
Miriam de Langley, London, Ont.
Audrée H-St-Amour, Fredericton, N.B.
Daniel John, Scarborough, Ont.
Shannon Kennedy, Kitchener, Ont.
Charles Lewton-Brain, Calgary
Elizabete Ludviks, Hamilton
Ann L. Lumsden, Ottawa
K. Claire MacDonald, Toronto
Sonja Neven, Cochrane, Alta.
Jan Peterknecht, St. John’s, N.L.
Genessa Radke, Toronto
Shona Rae, Calgary
Alexis Smith, Toronto
Donald A. Stuart, Midhurst, Ont.
Amber Suddes, Toronto
Pam Tymensen, Toronto
Monika Urbaniak, Maple Ridge, B.C.
Anne-Sophie Vallée, Montreal
Michaela Wolfert, Almonte, Ont.
Yuanyuan Zou, Halifax, N.S.
Sponsors
- Crown Pearl
- Digital by Design
- Gesswein Canada
- Lacy and Co.
- Metal Arts Guild of Canada (MAGC)
- Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) and Metalsmiths
