Past Exhibitions

 

Reinventing the Pearl 

October 1 2021- January 16 2022

Not your grandma's jewelry, artists take a classic material and turn it contemporary. Perfect for wearing next to the fireplace and adding a sparkle to winter. 

Kelly Jean Conroy, Jill Baker Gower, Brooke Marks-Swanson, Katerina Pimenidu, Rho Tang, , Nóra Tengely,  Billie Thiede

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Sticks and stones & Broken Bones

July 31-October 31, 2021

Our Autumn exhibition celebrates contemporary artists that aren't afraid to push limits by moving away from classic designs and towards recognizable imagery.

Daniel Dicaprio, Hilary Finck, Kate Furman, Joanna Gollberg, Anna Johnson, Carin Jones, Robert Thomas Mullen

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Timeless Cure 

June 19-September 18, 2021

Enamel is a technique dating back to the 18th century. These artists use a timeless craft to create contemporary pieces that connect materials through centuries. 

 Jessica Calderwood, Tanya Crane, Jenne Rayburn, Myriam Saavedra, Sandra Salaices, Danni Xu

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Form & Function

May 8- August 7, 2021

Fully encompassing what Contemporary Art Jewelry is about, these artists aren't afraid to be bold in their designs and confident in their statements. 

Melis Agabigum, Melissa Finelli, Mia Kwon, Michal Lando, Jennifer Merchant, Natasha Miller, Emilie Pritchard, Myung Urso

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Built to Last

March 13 – June 12, 2021

Featuring 8 artists that use sustainable materials and implement ethical practices in their work. Much like Pistachios, These artists are Built to Last. Click here to shop the collection

Shauna Burke, Luana Coonen, Shaya Durbin, Christina Grace, Niki Grandics, Karin Jacobson, Kate Maller

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Gallery Artists

Featuring work by Yoko Takirai, Petra Meiren, Emily Rogstad, Heather Guidero, Jacek Zdanowski, Margo Kalinska, and Oliwia Kuczynska

Click on each artist's names to be taken to their collections.

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Peculiar Settings

Summer – Fall 2020

Featuring work by Luana Coonen, Nikki Couppee, Donald Friedlich, Joanna Gollberg, and Everett Hoffman. Peculiar Settings showcases five jewelry artists that are using unique modes of stone settings in their bodies of work. Click on each artists' name to shop their collection.

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SOFA / POST-SOFA 

Fall 2019

Showcasing artists at SOFA Navy Pier as well as in our gallery after November 3rd. Click here for more information on our last SOFA booth. 

Featuring work by Raluca Buzura, Jacqueline Cullen, Emanuela Duca, Pat Flynn, Elizabeth Garvin, Karen Gilbert, Heather Guidero, Margery Hirschey, Sowon Joo, Jee Hye Kwon, Seungeun Kim-Lilja, Jil Koehn, Arthur Ragauskas, Biba Schutz, Yoko Takirai, and Leia Zumbro.

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CUT PASTE REPEAT

August 29 - November 10, 2019

JERA LODGE | JENNIFER MERCHANT | EMILY ROGSTAD

 Cut-Paste-Repeat brings together new works by three artists all exploring the use of line and repetition in contemporary art jewelry. Each using a different approach, Jera Lodge, Jennifer Merchant and Emily Rogstad create jewelry that expands the methodical use of line and rhythm into wearable art.

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FLUID STRUCTURES

Opening Reception: June 6, 5PM-8PM

Show Run: June 6 - August 25, 2019

Featuring work by Heather Guidero, Caitie Sellers, and Francesca Vitali.

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MATERIAL REVOLUTION

Opening Reception: May 23rd, 5PM-8PM

Show Run: May 15th - June 2nd 2019

Material Revolution will showcase the exploration of non-traditional materials in contemporary jewelry while utilizing color and texture from 7 international artists. On display by Karin Roy Andersson, Emmeline Hastings, Yong Joo Kim, Seulgi Kwon, Jounghye Park, Karen Vanmol, and Snem Yildirim will be innovative art jewelry alongside their wearable counterparts. 

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BENCHMARK I

Opening Reception: April 4th, 5PM-8PM

April 3rd - May 12th, 2019

ERICA BELLO | SANDRA ENTERLINE | SAMANTHA SKELTON

Pistachios First annual survey of three different career points in the contemporary jewelry field 

Sandra Enterline - Established

Erica Bello - Mid Career

Samantha Skelton - Mid Career

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CONVERSATIONS IN RHYTHM

Opening Thursday, February 7th, 2019 5 - 8pm

Show run: February 6th - March 31st, 2019

ANGELA BUBASH | TERESA F. FARIS | SARAH CHAPMAN

Join us in-store to view work by three artists from around the USA as they explore repetition, rhythm, and organic forms through their work. Using Silver and other various materials such as wood and semi-precious metals, Angela Bubash, Teresa F. Faris, and Sarah Chapman are investigating introspection in the natural and industrial worlds.

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VOLUPTUARY STUDIES

Opening reception: January 17th 5:00pm-8:00pm

Show run: January 16th - February 4th, 2019

ANDREW SOKOL

"Voluptuary Studies is a collection of works by Andrew Sokol that are earnest in their superficiality. Swarovski crystals are stripped away from their context as embellishment of the human form, and transformed into minimal sculptures ideal for endless gazing. One by one, the artist places and heats each stone onto the surface , requiring a calm meditative state, eventually acting as the artist's own mandalas. Obsessed with both process and brand loyalty, Andrew draws from the mind state of voluptuaries by embodying a lifestyle that requires equal amounts of dedication and play."

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KNIT | FORM | FUSE

Opening Thursday, June 28, 2018 5 - 8pm. 

KAT COLE | BROOKE MARKS-SWANSON | LEIA ZUMBRO

Join us to view work by three artists exploring crocheted leather, enameled steel and precious metals. Meet artists Brooke & Leia as they discuss their work and process at our gallery on 55 E. Grand Ave. Enjoy light bites and refreshments.

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OPEN WINDOWS

Opening Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:30 - 8pm.

RAÏSSA BUMP | ASHKA DYMEL | HEATHER GUIDERO

Join us to view work by three artists that explore pattern and structure in sterling silver, gold, glass, and semi-precious stones at our gallery on 55 E. Grand Ave. Enjoy light bites and refreshments.

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TARA LOCKLEAR

Opening Thursday, August 10, 2017 5:30 - 8pm. 

Join us to view these bold jewelry pieces made from reclaimed skateboards at our gallery on 55 E. Grand Ave. Enjoy light bites and refreshments. Shop Tara Locklear

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KAREN GILBERT

Opening Thursday, March 16, 2017 5:30 - 8pm

Join us to view one-of-a-kind work and enjoy light bites and refreshments at our Grand Ave. gallery. 

Show extended to June 30th.

Shop Karen Gilbert