Art metal worker David Ivens, Christian Bernard Singer, curator with the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, and goldsmith Annette VanLeeuwen, awarded the prizes and selected submissions for inclusion in the show.
Although the Zilberschmuck gallery closed its doors just over a year ago, Fraser says the contest shows no signs of slowing down.
“The metalsmith community looks forward to this exhibition and they all wanted the show to continue; many are already looking forward to next year’s call for entry,” she says. “It appears to be less about the space and more about the exhibition and how it has grown over the years. Each year, I am amazed at how many new people apply—some are emerging artists I did not know, while others are students new to the scene. Recently, schools from outside the Toronto area are encouraging their students to apply, mostly as their teachers know about the show and have applied themselves in the past.”
The lack of a permanent gallery opens up new possibilities, Fraser notes.
“I think this is the way to go. Next year, I plan to take it to another gallery and perhaps out of the province and really make it a national show by having it exhibited in different spaces across the country.”
Others participating in the ‘Absolute’ exhibition are:
Jackie Anderson, Calgary
Jeremy Carson*, Barrie, Ont.
Anick Dusseault, Outremont, QC
Kesha Frank*, Toronto
Charles Funnell, Cobourg, Ont.
Kristina Knuckle*, Toronto
Ann L. Lumsden, Ottawa
Mariel Pagliai, Burlington, Ont.
Susan Remnant, Garibaldi Highlands, BC
Paul Rizzuto* Halifax
Kris Schlagintweit, Yellowknife
Michaela Wolfert, Almonte, Ont.
*Entries from students currently enrolled in Canadian art and design colleges and universities, including: École de Joaillerie de Québec, George Brown College, Georgian College, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, Ontario College of Art and Design University.
Sponsors
- Crown Pearl
- Digital by Design
- Gesswein Canada
- Lacy and Co.
- Metal Arts Guild of Canada (MAGC)
