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  February Feature: Nancy Krahn   

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February Feature: Nancy Krahn

  • Location: Illinois Artisans, Chicago, Chicago
  • Date: Sunday, February 01, 2015 through Saturday, February 28, 2015 , 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 Browse the work of jeweler Nancy Krahn at Illinois Artisans, Chicago this month.

"My jewelry designs are executed in various metalsmithing techniques of hand fabrication or construction.The materials I use include 14 karat rose and yellow gold,precious, semiprecious and ornamental gemstones. 

Often the jewelry medium is thought of as only a craft. I find great satisfaction in combining the expressiveness of an artist with the technical skills of a craftsman.My designs are lyrical- an influence from my father, a classical musician. The flowery and organic lines reflect my feminine side.There is a "nod" to Art Nouveau and Art Deco in my style, a tribute to my Grandmother. The high polish and geometric forms are reflections of the age we live.

It is the combination of these elements, built into 3-D wearable sculpture, that make my work uniquely my own."

 

 

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