Emily Watson
Rendered Brooch 18, 2005
Enamel, copper, and sterling silver
4 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 5/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Gail M. Brown
Photography: Jon Bolton, Racine
Fusion: Contemporary Enamels from RAM’s Collection
February 17 – October 6, 2019
In the context of objects, enameling is the fusing of fine glass particles and, most often, a metal surface at very high temperatures. Enameling can be used to coat functional items, such as cooking ware, yet it can also be used to embellish and decorate. With its origins centuries ago, enameling offered the means to add color to certain materials and it was reportedly used in place of rare gemstones as needed.
With an ever-growing collection, RAM is consistently acquiring examples of contemporary jewelry and metal hollowware, incorporating a range of styles and techniques. This exhibition offers a brief survey of the enamel works available in RAM’s holdings.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Farrah Al-Dujaili, Jamie Bennett, Heinz Brummel, Jessica Calderwood, Helen Carnac, Kat Cole, Colette, Ken Cory, Michael Croft, Carolyn A. Currin. Ramón Puig Cuyàs, Marilyn Druin, Elizabeth Garrison, Caroline Gore, Charity Hall, Christopher A. Hentz, April Higashi, June Jasen, Shana Kroiz, David LaPlantz, Rebekah Laskin, Zachery Lechtenberg, Leslie LePere, Allison MacGeorge, James Malenda, Sharon Massey, Richard Meier, Barbara Minor, Joan Parcher, Tod Pardon, Suzan Rezac, Marissa Saneholtz, June Schwarcz, Antonia Schwed, Peter Shire, Natalie Silverstein, Monika Tinker, Marlene True, Silvia Walz, Emily Watson, Sarah West, and Katharine Wood
Fusion: Contemporary Enamels from RAM’s Collection
February 17 – October 6, 2019
Emily Watson
Rendered Brooch 18, 2005
Enamel, copper, and sterling silver
4 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 5/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, Gift of Gail M. Brown
Photography: Jon Bolton, Racine
In the context of objects, enameling is the fusing of fine glass particles and, most often, a metal surface at very high temperatures. Enameling can be used to coat functional items, such as cooking ware, yet it can also be used to embellish and decorate. With its origins centuries ago, enameling offered the means to add color to certain materials and it was reportedly used in place of rare gemstones as needed.
With an ever-growing collection, RAM is consistently acquiring examples of contemporary jewelry and metal hollowware, incorporating a range of styles and techniques. This exhibition offers a brief survey of the enamel works available in RAM’s holdings.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Farrah Al-Dujaili, Jamie Bennett, Heinz Brummel, Jessica Calderwood, Helen Carnac, Kat Cole, Colette, Ken Cory, Michael Croft, Carolyn A. Currin. Ramón Puig Cuyàs, Marilyn Druin, Elizabeth Garrison, Caroline Gore, Charity Hall, Christopher A. Hentz, April Higashi, June Jasen, Shana Kroiz, David LaPlantz, Rebekah Laskin, Zachery Lechtenberg, Leslie LePere, Allison MacGeorge, James Malenda, Sharon Massey, Richard Meier, Barbara Minor, Joan Parcher, Tod Pardon, Suzan Rezac, Marissa Saneholtz, June Schwarcz, Antonia Schwed, Peter Shire, Natalie Silverstein, Monika Tinker, Marlene True, Silvia Walz, Emily Watson, Sarah West, and Katharine Wood
Gallery of Work
Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:
Platinum Partners
Anonymous
The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
Ron and Judith Isaacs
The Estate of Marilyn Rothschild
Windgate Foundation
Diamond Partners
David Charak
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Arts Foundation
Diane Zebell
Gold Partners
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls Community Fund
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver Partners
Anonymous
Anonymous
Bader Philanthropies
Baird
A.C. Buhler Family
Dave’s Wine Garage
Paula and E.L. Donovitz Memorial Endowment Fund
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Tom Harty
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Luanne Frey and Mark Lukow
Sheri and Frank Sullivan
Wisconsin Arts Board
Bronze Partners
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Carol Baylon
Susan Boland
Rose and Peter Christensen
Educators Credit Union
Carol Griseto
Julia Ann Oas and Don Gloo
Hitter’s Baseball
Debbie and Chuck Hoffman
Susan and Dan Horton
Gary Van Wert and Ronald Jacquart
Paula Kalke
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
O&H Danish Bakery
Rita Petretti
Rasmussen Diamonds
SC Johnson
Harold and Lois Solberg
Twin Disc
Marc J. Wollman
Amy and Robb Woulfe
Media Sponsor
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