1998
Student Silversmiths Competition
Results
& Winning Entries
1998 Student Silversmiths Competition
Results & Winning Entries
Jurors' Statement
As a group (jury image), we were pleased to have received such a positive response for the Society's premier competition. We were excited to see the strength and diversity of the 115 entries. The wealth of outstanding pieces made jurying very difficult. Designs ranged from the whimsical to the traditional, organic to geometric science-fiction. Some objects were heavily embellished with various techniques including chasing, repousse, reticulation, and applique, while most had more refined surfaces ranging from file finishes to highly polished. We also noticed pieces that showed more obvious influence from known work produced by the teacher. In all pieces, silver was predominant (as prescribed), though, some entries contained other materials such as litho stone, wood, enamel, plastics, other metals, and found objects. Craftsmanship, in general, was outstanding, especially since all pieces were student projects.
Not all photographs presented the piece in the most revealing and ipiecesnformative way, and without supporting detailed shots, many entries were eventually voted out later in the jurying process.
It's obvious that silversmithing in the United States continues to grow in popularity. The jury is looking forward to next year's competition with an increased number of student silversmiths.
On with the Winners:
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Mark
Rooker,
Lemon
Zinger Teapot © |
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Wayne
S. Sutton,
La
Luna Blue Teapot © |
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Cappy
Counard Wolf,
Mississippi
Pearl Box © |
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Catherine
Grisez,
Litho
Shrine © |
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Monica
Schmid,
Forged Spoons (pr.) © |
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Lisa
Slovis,
Teapot
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Participating
students in the 1998
Student Silversmiths Competition |
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Maru Almeida |
Tatiana Martin |
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