Exhibition - Huesos: Kiff Slemmons

I've often wondered how it would feel

to immerse oneself in a project that is

all encompassing and completely focused.

Kiff Slemmons seems to live life this way.

Her work revolves around intense projects

that eventually surface as major exhibits.

For instance, the last jewelry exhibit of hers

that caught my attention was held in

San Francisco in 2009.  It was a

collaborative effort between Slemmons and

noted fiber artist, Kay Sekimachi, that

featured their beach combing finds along the

shoreline in Hawaii. 

Now she is having a new exhibition of her recent work.

Over the years she has spent time

 collaborating with the artisans of atelier

Arte Papel in Oaxaca, Mexico making

paper jewelry. Working with traditional

beadmaking techniques and indigenous plants

they have created intricate pieces that are

eye catching and highly sculptural.

The exhibit is called,

"Huesos: Kiff Slemmons."

It's currently running at Gallery Loupe

until March 6, 2012.

 

Once again she has captured my

imagination and created pieces

that are cutting edge.

For more information and images

visit the website for Gallery Loupe.