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June/July 2012

American Craft June/July 2012 Cover

Volume #:

72

Issue #:

3

Issue Articles

Vered Tandler Dayan A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose

Cross-Cultivation in Israel

A program to foster Israel's craft artists.

Wendy Stevens La Camisa

Product Placement

In the Bag

Wendy Stevens’ exquisitely crafted metal purses.

Monograph Bookwerks

Books as a Beginning

Talking with the owners of Portland, Oregon's Monograph Bookwerks.

Nicholas Stawinski Sectional

Industrial Strength

Upholsterer Nicholas Stawinski's art reflects his experience living among the hulking relics of the auto industry.

Margaux and Walter Kent

Editor's Letter

The Choices We Make

Artful living means different things to different people.

Julia Barello Flush

Material Matters

E Pluribus X-ray

Julia Barello transforms MRI and X-ray film.

Christian Faur A Series of Melodies

Coloring Outside the Lines

From the humble wax crayon, Christian Faur creates sophisticated photorealistic portraits.

Jiyoung Chung Portrait

Water, a Table, and Eager Hands

Jiyoung Chung’s sculptural art re-envisions an ancient papermaking technique.

June Schwarcz Portrait

The Seeker

At 93, enamelist June Schwarcz lives each day on a focused artistic quest.

Eric Boos Portrait

The colorful ceramic creations of Eric Boos are just the latest byway in his vagabond journey.

Scotland's Isle of Mull

Wide World of Craft

Scotland: The High Road to Craft

Makers abound in a lush setting where history meets innovation.

Meghan Patrice Riley Parabola Earrings

Meghan Patrice Riley wins the Society for Contemporary Craft’s prestigious Raphael Founder’s Prize.

Betty Bright Vera White Driftwood Sculpture

Where Do You Go to Take a Break From Your Work?

We asked Matthew Hufft, Peter Held, Jo Lauria, Betty Bright, and Josie Jurczenia to tell us where they relax.

Jennifer Komar Olivarez and Monica Moses

Conversation Flowing

This spring, the revamped American Craft Council Library Salon Series brought its first round of finely crafted conversation to Minneapolis.

June Corley Award of Excellence Winner

Best of the Best

Congratulations to the Awards of Excellence winners at the 2012 Baltimore, Atlanta, and St. Paul ACC shows.

Austin Kleon Newspaper Blackout

Nothing Comes from Nowhere

The author of Steal Like an Artist on unleashing your creativity.

Wendy Maruyama's Tag Project Installation

The Big Questions

When Artists Write About Their Work

Glenn Adamson on the artist’s statement.

Joel Philip Myers Dialogue #22

A Design Path to Mastery

Glassblower Joel Philip Myers is a man of contrasts.

Bryan Batt and Joyce Scott

Now Online: June/July 2012

Can't get enough of our new June/July issue? Check out these additional online features.

Ethel Stein Butah

Shows to See: June/July 2012

Here are our picks for exhibitions throughout June and July.

Cameron Taylor-Brown Angels and Men/Quartet

Bearing Witness

Weaver and mixed-media artist Cameron Taylor-Brown’s Angels and Men/Quartet.

Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics

The Short List: June/July 2012

Three books to check out - from contemporary ceramics to traditional quilts.

Margaux and Walter Kent Portrait

Grand and Mysterious

Margaux Kent talks about the purposeful lifestyle of the hands behind Peg and Awl reclaimed goods.