Ancient History
Deborah
Hamm Metalartist
“Substantial Fine Jewelry… for the Adventurous
Spirit”
1991... - Designer/manufacturer of one-of-a-kind and limited works
of fine art jewelry. Metal intensive, using 18k yellow & red gold
in combination with Platinum or Sterling and various stones/gems. Self-taught
over 30 years. Current designs being created in 24k and Platinum. Techniques
used: Repousse, reticulation, forming, fabrication, forging and casting
(rarely)…
Publications:
World Gold Council, 2004: 2 jewelry items included
in their publication: “New Expressions in Gold Jewelry: An Editors Look
Book (WGC). 24k gold jewelry: “Treasure” bracelet and “Double
Helix” ring.
Rings (Book), 2002 (or ‘03), by Jinks McGrath of England. Noted
metalsmith, & author of other metalsmithing books. 2 rings included.
NICHE magazine, Spring 2001, The Finer Things & Contents.
Lapidary Journal, January 2001, Facets: Artist’s Inspiration
Ornament magazine, Winter 1999: Artist Statement, 2 page spread.
Colored Stone magazine, 1999 Las Vegas Show Guide: Cover image: “Spectrum”
ring.
The Crafts Report, April 1999: Insight Jewelry section. Marketing tip
for "brochure on disk" w/image.
Lapidary Journal, December, 1998: Cover image & 5 page article by
Andy Oriel. Same issue: 2-page, "how-to", Jewelry Journal, and:
Lapidary Journal, January 1999, Jewelry Journal, completed "how-to".
Arvada Sentinel, Arvada (previous resident), CO, December 1998: Article
& 2 images of my designs in conjunction with Arvada Center for the
Arts & Humanities show.
David Fell Newsletter (metals supplier): 1998 summer newsletter: NICHE
Award entry published.
David Fell Newsletter (metals supplier): 1997 newsletter; Spectrum Award
entry published.
Woman's Magazine, Boulder, CO, Feb 1997: Article in conjunction with 2
person show at Busch Gallery exhibition.
Awards
& Recognitions:
1998 NICHE Awards Finalist: “Silver with Stones”
category.
1998 Silverhawk Honorable Mention Award: One-year web site; for "Double
Link" Bracelet, the Niche award finalist piece… www.silverhawk.com/ex98/hammd
1997 Summit of Eight, Denver, CO: Invitation to submit designs to Denver
Int'l Trade Office: Jewelry Commission for wives of the delegation of
Summit of Eight by 1st Lady Hillary Clinton.
1996 American Pearl Design Competition: "Excellent Marks in Originality
Category"
Exhibitions
& Invitaionals:
The Jewels (home show), June 2006; Cherry Creek North, CO; Invitational
(6 artists)
Langman Gallery,“Art Jewelry Show” 1999
& 2000”; Willow Grove, PA; Invitational
Langman Gallery, "Contemporary Wedding Bands & Engagement Rings",
1999/2000; Invitational
Young & Constantin, "Contemporary Metalsmiths, 1999": July
- Sept 1999: A Juried & Invitational Exhibition. Wilmington, VT; Juried
work: "Alarmed!" pendant (used in Metalsmith, gallery ad).
St Louis Artist's Guild, “About Face”; St. Louis, MO, 1999;
Juried work: “Loving Cup” brooch
Materials: Hard & Soft, Denton, TX: June 1996 & 1997; Juried
Ah Ha Telluride Academy of Arts, “Adornment, A Wearable Art Exhibit”,
1995; Telluride, CO; Juried
And Others... including many street shows.
Ahhhh, that's enough.
