“Metal Magic – Chasing and Repousse”
August 12-30, 2009
Facérè Jewelry Art Gallery
An exhibition of 17 artists who share a passion for these ancient metalworking techniques. Completely individual,
some artists reflect traditional roots, while others have a more modern approach. The show coincides with the publication of
a book on traditional and non-traditional chasing and repousse titled “Chasing and Repoussé: Methods Ancient and Modern”
by Nancy Mēgan Corwin, in which many of these artists are represented. This book will be available from the artist and publisher in early Fall 2009.

Candace Beardslee, Jessica Benzaquen, Davide Bigazzi, Charles Lewton Brain, Lucinda Brogden, Nancy Mēgan Corwin,
Garri E. Dadyan, Christina A. Gebhard, Catherine Gilbertson, Liza Nechamkin Glasser, Catherine Grisez, Keith Lewis, Billie Lim, Linda Kindler Priest, Komelia Hongja Okim, Suzanne Pugh, Katja Toporski.

Facérè Jewelry Art Gallery is located at 1420 5th Avenue, Suite 108, US Bank City Centre, Seattle, WA 98101.
Phone: 206-624-6768.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Fourteenth Annual Pacific Northwest Jewelry and Metals Symposium
Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, WA
9am to 5pm

A Survey Of Contemporary Chasing and Repoussé
In anticipation of her forthcoming book, “Chasing and Repoussé: Methods Ancient and Modern,” metalsmith and writer
Nancy Mēgan Corwin will present an overview of contemporary chased and repoussé work, ranging from the classically executed to the non-traditionally innovative- from artists who have mastered this visually powerful, painstaking and meditative process.

The Seattle Metals Guild is a non-profit organization whose membership is comprised of people with varied interests and involvement in traditional and contemporary jewelry and metal arts. Our activities include a bimonthly newsletter, exhibitions, workshops, seminars and lecture series. For more information please visit www.seattlemetalsguild.org