Peter Skubic. Stainless steel, lacquer, 100 x 40 mm

Thomas Gentille. Brooch, maple, cherry, pigment, metal, 132 x 33 x 22 mm. Photo: Joe Gold

They celebrate their birthdays on the same day – August 11  and they share their celebrity status as important contemporary jewelry artists who have done pioneering work—one in the United States and one in Europe. Their work can be found in museum and private collections throughout the world.  Gallery Loupe will present  a first-ever joint exhibition of the work of Thomas Gentille and Peter Skubic from October 9-30, 2012 with the exhibition aptly titled, The Birthday Boys.  Both artists will be present  for the opening night reception on Saturday evening, Oct. 13, 2012. 

In addition, Gentille and Skubic will speak at  Brooklyn Metal Works on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 4pm.