Statement
Susan Machamer Jewelry Design
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have been mystified by jewelry and body adornment for as long as I can remember. I collected antique jewelry as a young child and remember being in awe of the magical pieces in my mother's jewelry box. Occasional trips to an intriguing local antique shop opened the door to a love of creating one of a kind jewelry art
The selection of materials and techniques for my work have a strong connection to my adoration of natural forms. I get excited about the contrast of textures on metal surfaces. My work is primarily fabricated in silver and/or gold. I often embellish my pieces with unusual gemstones, for their amazing beauty and color.
BIOGRAPHY
Susan is a professional Metalsmith, Designer, Graduate Gemologist and Jewelry Instructor. Susan has been involved in the jewelry industry and has owned several businesses, most recently Cazenovia Jewelry Inc. Susan has been an instructor at Syracuse University in their Metalsmithing and Jewelry program and also at Cazenovia College’s Studio Art program. Susan currently teaches at Leland Art Center in Leland, NC and enjoys teaching in her home studio in Cazenovia, NY. Susan sells her work at various galleries and museum shops and online from her website: http://www.susanmachamerjewelrydesign.com
AWARDS
Lapidary Journal / Jewelry Arts Awards 2005 - 1st Place Winner - Bracelet Category
30-MINUTE Lark Book series by Marthe Le Van Designs in three books
30-MINUTE Earrings 2010
30-MINUTE Necklaces 2010
30-MINUTE Bracelets 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Susan Machamer
Name of Business: Susan Machamer Jewelry Design
Phone: 315-247-9003
Email: samachamer@gmail.com
