Curtis H. Arima
Lamp Finial with be available threw Yaw Gallery
@ SOFA Chicago
November 5th-9th 2008
www.yawgallery.com
Curtis H. Arima's innovative techniques in
metalsmithing combine his background in metal
arts/jewelry, contemporary art, and metal sculpture
with ceramic sculpture. He is best known for his
unique 3D surface treatment, acrylic wash and
patinas on metal, which brings heightened surrealism
to his work.
As a professional artist and instructor, he welcomes
your correspondence regarding commission work,
speaking engagements, workshops or classes. Please
tour this site to learn more about his work and
exhibits.
Hand forged and fabricated sterling silver lamp finial with a 24k gold wash.
Fabled Adornment
works by Nick Dong and Curtis H. Arima
@ Fiveten Studio
831 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
510-451-9900
May 1- June 30th
www.fivetenstudio.com
Fabled adornment……
In a world of over consumption and
disposability we throw away the old or
damaged rather than reconsider it for further
utility.
The “Transformed Adornment” series attempts
to question ideas about value and materiality;
Transforming (or destroying) by embellishing
while celebrating its past. The objects’
adornment grows out of the pieces linking then
back to thier decorative historical motifs of
acanthus.
These pieces try to finding beauty in the
overlooked and under appreciated through
representation in metal, while being a reminder
of the chaos that can occur when one does not
temper ideologies.
Transformed Adornment Night Stand.
Found object, Forged and Fabricated Copper, Graphite,
Patina.
Before Transformation