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Cyd Rowley

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Bronze and Sterling silver vessels, textured, patina
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Sterling silver and London blue topaz; top is removable
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Needle cases, hand fabricated, corrugated, patina applied; tops are removable

Jewelery Artist, Designer

Tel: 301-996-2089
Email: cydrowley@mac.com

Products

One-of-a-kind hand fabricated pieces in gold, silver, and bronze.

Artist Statement

I make one-of-a-kind pieces, most notably pendants that are small vessels.  They can hold special things such as a photo, as a locket does, or a written prayer, a lock of hair, or a scented cloth – any memento you want to keep close to your heart. I love the way that you can create your own meaning and story with one of my pieces.  Each one I make is unique and takes me on it’s own journey. From the moment I take inspiration from the world around me and begin to sketch the design, to the various stages of fabrication, it guides me in decisions such as what the surface will look like, what the weight or eventual design will be, and how it will hang around the neck. My hope is that when you wear one of my vessels, it will take you on your own path as well.

Purchase or Commission

Objects can be purchased directly from the artist using the contact above.  I also welcome enquiries about creating a personal piece that I design with you, perhaps incorporating an important family relic or memento.

Publicity / Awards

Publication in the forthcoming book entitled “Cast”, pub. date TBD
On-line juried exhibition hosted by SNAG entitled “We are SNAG: Identity” Dec 2014-Dec 2015
Art Jewelry Magazine, Feb 2015
Creative Craft Council Show at Strathmore Hall, Bethesda MD, June 2011, awarded judges prize

Resume

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore MD, Jewelry program run by Shana Kroiz, 2001-2008
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore MD, Interior and Architectural Design, 1996-2000
London School of Economics & Political Science, Masters degree, sociology, 1988
Clemson University, Clemson SC, BA in sociology, 1981-1985

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Contact Us

wgg@washingtonguildofgoldsmiths.com

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