Anthony Tammaro. Lattice Two. Neckpiece, gypsum, epoxy resin, silicon rubber

Natalya Pichuk. Growth Series. Brooch, wool, copper, enamel, leather, plastic grapes, waxed thread, stainless steel

Rebecca Hannon Map. Brooch, plastic, sterling silver

Susanne Klemm. Capsicum. Brooch, polyolefin, silver

Uli Rapp. Rappcharms. Neckpiece, textile, rubber, screenprinting ink

This exhibition represents the extraordinary work being produced today by artists who use plastics as a foundational element in their pieces.  These are pieces that span the realms of the sublime and the humorous.  Whether meant for everyday adornment or making a specific statement, for telling a story or giving straightforward aesthetic pleasure, this exhibition demonstrates the vast range of possibilities that plastic afford

TRANSMUTATIONS/MATERIAL REBORN is curated by Susan Kasson Sloan who recently jurored Lark Book’s “500 Plastic Jewelry Designs – A Groundbreaking Survey of a Modern Material.”  Kasson Sloan teaches at the 92nd Street Y in NYC.

Opening Reception – Sat. June 26, 2010 5-7 PM.