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The Unconventional Japanese Jeweler Shinji Nakaba

The historical, the erotic, and the overlooked only begin to describe the jewelry of the unconventional Japanese jeweler Shinji Nakaba. The artist was virtually unknown in the West until 2001, when his work began to achieve wider recognition. As a self-described member of the counterculture since the 1970s, Nakaba has always felt most comfortable on the periphery. There, he was free to experiment with costume, shoes, and even hair designs—as well as his métier, jewelry. The exhibition Shinji Nakaba/ UBUI (First Time), at Gallery Loupe, featured works made over the last 15 years.

Caption: Shinji Nakaba, Torso, 2018, ring, shell, brass, photo: Peter Jacobs
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 12 p.m. EST
 
Join us for a studio visit and discussion with David Harper Clemons. Last year, the James Renwick Alliance of Craft recognized Clemons as Master of the Medium in jewelry and metals for his excellence in craftsmanship, influence in the medium, and overall contributions to the field.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how this thoughtful maker embraces the craft of metalsmithing and its collected history of techniques and objects. The resulting works—rendered in metal and mixed media—and his handmade artist books are objects positioned across a spectrum, from vehicles to communicate ideas surrounding identity to forays into formal material- and process-based work.

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10 a.m. MST: Denver
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12 a.m. on January 27: Thailand
2 a.m. on January 27: Korea, Japan
4 a.m. on January 27: Sydney
6 a.m. on January 27: Auckland

Caption: David Harper Clemons, Donut Buoy No. 1 Brooch, sterling silver, wood, pigment, photo: artist
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