Silver Accessories Contest 2013
entry by Astari G. Swatantri
Award
Grand Prix– Award of Minister’s encouragement at the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Themes
Contest themes: “Beginning” or “Open Theme”
Corals have been growing in the oceans all over the world for almost 500 million years. The pattern of the fossil stone resembles flower petals with wonderful earthy colors white and brown. This is the inspiration to create similar pattern using Art Clay Silver and Copper. The piece is about the beauty of nature. We need to take care of what has been here, so it will always be with us and inspire us.
Feature
The center piece pendant could be worn separately
Judges:
– Mr. Tomoyuki Suganuma, Director of Japan Jewellery Designers Association Inc.
– Mr. Morihito Katsura, Metalsmith, a holder of intangible Culture (Living National Treasure of Japan)
– Ms. Yoko Oba, Director of Japan Jewelry Craft School
– Ms. Shizuko Yoshimi, Silver Clay artist
Contest Organizers
Produced by ART CLAY CLUB, Japan
Supported by The Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology/ NPO Fine Silver Art Association. Sponsored by SIGNITY Japan / Japan Jewellery Designers Association / Japan Jewelry Craft School / Patchwork Tsushin Co, Ltd. / Boutique-sha, Inc. / Coronet Co., Ltd. / Yamato Logistics Co., Ltd. In collaboration with Kumamoto Prefecture – Amakusa Pottery and Chinaware association / Aida Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
Pictures: Silver Accessories Contest