Dear XXX,
Art Jewelry Forum is launching a new series called What Artists Collect. I’m emailing to invite you to participate in the inaugural edition.
The premise: As a jewelry artist, you undoubtedly own jewelry made by other artists. We’re very curious what you, as a maker, thinker, and critic, deem collection-worthy. We therefore invite you to pore over the jewelry pieces you own to share with our readers a photo of your one current favorite, or a single piece you find especially noteworthy. We think it will offer some insight into what you think is currently important in the field and let our readership get to know you a little better. We also intend this series to expose more artists to the community.
Simply go here to submit up to two high-res photos and a bit of text—two sentences to two paragraphs—describing why you selected this piece. You might relate why you think the ornament is exceptional, underline its conceptual importance, recollect how you acquired it, describe how it makes you feel, talk about what it's like to wear it, reminisce fondly about the person it reminds you of—whatever feels right.
The deadline to submit for the first edition is September 28, 2020. This series will then be open to jewelry artists from around the globe, and we will publish a new edition on our website four times per year. Please feature the work of an artist whose work you own. You love that artist's work—so give its maker some attention!
Can’t wait to see what you submit!
Nathalie Mornu
Managing Editor
Image caption: Can you select just one? Yes, we know it's going to be tough! Photo courtesy of Radical Jewelry Makeover
