Please join us for this exciting exhibition in homage to artists that range so widely from Art Smith, to Alexander Calder, to Dr. Seuss.  These talented metalsmiths have summoned their skills, the tricks and trades of their artistic ancestors and in respect and discovery, have re-imagined work from artists of the past- whose practices, innovations, experiments, struggles and movements undoubtedly have come to inform their own.

The works are at once whimsical, earnest and poignant. We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring together such an awe-striking group of artists and metalsmiths, who have created works in grief, celebration, anger, awe, beauty and laughter. We are reminded, that among other influencing factors- the work of the artist is hugely informed by the discoveries, styles, tricks and trades of their mentors, the techniques and innovations of the mentors who came before, and all the experiments, struggles and movements which resulted from such practice and dedication.

Participating Artists: Shana Astrachan, Betsy Barron, Suzane Beaubrun, Sandra Bradshaw, Sydney Brown, Ani Ghajanian, Julie Jacobs, Ed Lay, Fran Grinels, Daniel Macchiarini, Emma Macchiarini Mankin Morris, Carolyn Moore, emiko oye, Chrystal Powell, Jenny Reeves, Madeline Salsich

“Guff Cuff” by Ed Lay- inspired from Dr. Suess

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A sneak peek at some of the amazing work and inspirations from the show:

Madeline Salsich made work inspired by the beautiful and florid designs of Rene Lalique.

Rene Lalique- Beetle Brooch Sketch

Madeline Salsich-Beetle Chestpiece

Suzane Beaubrun was inspired by Ruth Asawa

Ruth Asawa- Suzane Beaubrun's Inspiration for "Thistle Garden" Photo by Carol Sonstein, 1998: Ruth Asawa "The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa: Contours in the Air" (University of California Press, 2007).

Suzane Beaubrun's "Thistle Garden"

]]> http://macreativedesign.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=175 0 http://macreativedesign.com/blog/?p=170 http://macreativedesign.com/blog/?p=170#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:00:52 +0000 danny1mac http://macreativedesign.com/blog/?p=170 Continue reading →]]> Don’t miss out on seeing this fantastic collection! We are honored and excited to be showing such a broad range of work from some hard working and notable members of the Metal Arts Guild.

Featuring handcrafted wearable metal art by talented in house artists and prolific, notable Metal Arts Guild members of the past and present! Showcasing works by: Merry Renk, Emiko Oye, Alison Antleman, Christine Dhein, Kelly Nedderman, Aimee Golant, Adam Clark, Daniel Macchiarini, Emma Macchiarini Mankin-Morris, Peter Macchiarini, Chrystal Powell, Dustin Offutt and more!

An open letter from Terry Lorant:

As we were finishing the rock work and landscaping at the front of our house, it was clear we needed handrails along the new stone steps leading from the stereo level down to the house.  We really wanted something unusual, lovely and fun.  Where else to turn but to our friend Danny Mac at Macchiarini Creative Design.

We love our Macchiarini wearable art and wondered if Dan would be up to such a task as creating art for our front garden.  Dan understood what we were talking about right away and started sketching ideas that might be work.  He came out to measure the area, refine sketches and make suggestions for possible ways to proceed with the job.

Then he arrived with the materials and did the fabrication on site.  We were involved with the construction and the evolution of the design.  It was tons of fun and we are thrilled with the result!  Everyone who comes to visit arrives via our front steps and the “art installation”.  ”Wow”  and smiles…every single time!

We’re looking forward to coming up with the next art installation for Danny Mac to do at our home!

Sculptural abstract Garden design inlay integrated into standard mild steel outdoor stairway hand rail. Y2011 Dan Macchiarini Images courtesy of Terry Lorant, more at (www.tlorant.com/dannymac)

“The North Beach Festival, started by a committee that included renowned sculptor and metal artist Peter Macchiarini, began as the Upper Grant Avenue Street Fair and is the oldest urban street fair in the United States.”

Dive deeper into our history and the history of street fairs in general in this fascinating article by S. Reynolds in Northside San Francisco Magazine!

This weekend we will be showing original photographs of the Upper Grant Avenue Street Fair from way back when, and the committee who made it all happen! Come satiate your thirsts for history and join us in paying homage to Peter Macchiarini and the folks who worked so hard to give us this great tradition!

We are mesmerized by one particular photograph taken by THE  Joe Rosenthal! It is hauntingly breathtaking. We hope you might come by to see it and the rest of our collection in person!

Friday June 3rd 6-9pm

The Dragon Smelter blows her fiery breath!

 We worked in the sun and the dust with the crowds, to explore and redefine notions of value. We poured large relief sculpture coins from recycled aluminum cans at multiple live casting events, while miniature versions of the coin were smelted by participants with our supervision and assistance, and given away and at our sideshow, a travelling minting pour and press!

This year, we’ve been invited back as artists for Burning Man 2011: Rite of Passage! Emma has designed a brand new coin, sculpted in collaboration with Dan. Here’s the sculpture in preparation to be molded!

Rite of Passage- Heads

Inspiration came from this:

“An oriental symbol of the soul’s pilgrimage through life: the souls climb up the four belts of the world, or elements, to its purification, win through from darkness to light.”

This year we’re expanding and improving and are really looking forward to what adventures the playa and our dragon will bring! If you’re interested in joining our team or know someone who might be, please contact us for more information!