The gallery welcomes Claire Hasemeier as the October guest artist. This maker of unique jewelry will be bringing pieces that are an integration of fiber, metal and color. Cotton threads are hand-knotted using micro-macrame and cavandoli techniques and combined with metal that has been torched, hammered, patinaed and/or enameled. Textile inks and embroidery are added for depth and texture. When one first looks at photos of these beautiful pieces one might think they are made of beads. Closer inspection reveals the intricate individual knotting work.
Claire currently resides in Elsberry, MO. After meeting her future husband at Meramac Community College, they moved to California. There she earned her BA in Art. Fifteen years later, they decided to return to the St. Louis area to raise their triplet daughters. She completed an education degree and moved to Elsberry where she taught language arts and history. She has always had a strong interest in art and included art in her teaching. She is a juried member of Best of Missouri Hands in jewelry. Currently Claire, whose business name is Blue Quail Design, has work in several galleries.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
