The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths is proud to introduce the award winners for the 2008-2009 METAL Inclinations 1 Exhibition. The high quality of the metalwork entered in the METAL Inclinations Exhibition, made the selection of the winners challenging for the jurors.

The work entered ranged from large metal sculptures to tiny pieces of jewelry. Click on the pictures below to read more about the winning pieces.

THE AWARD WINNERS:

Stacey Webber First Place
FIRST PLACE AWARD $2,000 Sponsored by The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths
Stacey Webber– Chicago, Illinois, USA. Title: FancyWork: Jeweler's Tools




Vina Rust Second PlaceSECOND PLACE AWARD $1,000 Sponsored by Hauser and Miller
Vina Rust– Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Title: Equisetum Bracelet: Stained Cell Series

 



Helen Carnac Third Place
THIRD PLACE AWARD $500 Gift Certificate Sponsored by Rio Grande
Helen Carnac– London, England. Title: Inside Out




Meil Margarita Paredes Award of Merit
MERIT AWARD $200 Gift Certificate Sponsored by Pasternak Findings
Miel-Margarita Paredes– Portland Oregon, U.S.A. Title: Turkey Walker




Molly Epstein Award of Merit
MERIT AWARD $100 Gift Certificate Sponsored by Pasternak Findings
Molly B. Epstein– Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Title: Heartbeat Device 1




Namu Cho Award of Merit
MERIT AWARD $100 Gift Certificate Sponsored by Pasternak Findings
Namu Cho– Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A. Title: Brooch and Neckpiece



Jillian Moore Award of Merit
MERIT AWARD $100 Gift Certificate Sponsored by Pasternak Findings
Jillian Moore– Iowa City, Iowa, Title: Symbogillis