500 Beaded Objects

New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork

by Terry Krautwurst

Celebrate the amazing evolution of beadwork from a simple craft to expressive art. Every stunning sculpture, vessel, figure, loomed and woven work, free-form installation, and piece of jewelry shown here in glorious color photos is gallery-quality and thoroughly unique. Jennifer Maestre's intricate, swooping pencil-point bead sculptures explore form, motion, and space. A. Kimberlin Blackburn has fashioned lush Hawaiian Island scenes out of glass beads and hand-carved wood. The ever-innovative David K. Chatt has entries ranging from the pointed commentary, "White Men in Suits, to vivid jewelry. For a little humor, try Valeria Harlow's masterful "Toe Mangler, a testament to every woman who has ever suffered in uncomfortable shoes. This amazing collection is truly state-of-the-art.

MATOSKA COMMENT:
This is one of those books that is truly surprising. While there is nothing in this book that is Native American, the art illustrated is simply stunning and the objects are incredibly creative and impeccably beaded. A great reference for getting ideas for non-Native American craft projects.

420 pp ~ illustrated — ©2004