“We Meet In Between” exhibition October 8 – November 19, 2026 presented by the Vancouver Metal Arts Association, co-presented at the Craft Council of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada features my CITSM Bracelet
We Meet in Between challenges artists to work in states of transition, where belonging and displacement, tradition and transformation all sit alongside one another.
We Meet In Between … bringing together artists from different backgrounds and practices to explore a shared theme through contemporary metal and jewellery arts.
The inspiration for We Meet In Between comes from our interest in the spaces between things—between places, cultures, identities, and experiences.
The exhibition brings artists with different backgrounds, materials, techniques, and perspectives together to explore these shared experiences.
By placing these different perspectives side by side, we hope audiences will discover both the contrasts and connections between the works, and reflect on their own experiences of existing “in between.
The international juried exhibition of contemporary jewellery and small objects, presented by the Vancouver Metal Arts Association and co-presented with the Craft Council of British Columbia (CCBC) was juried by three esteemed artists, educators, and curators from the contemporary jewelry field: Curtis Arima, Estela Saez Vilanova and Charon Kransen. We Meet In Between’s jurors are artists and educators attuned to transition, transformation, and tradition in contemporary jewelry. Jurors Arima, Vilanova, and Kransen have each built their diverse practices across those same borders — between cultures and countries, between the sculptural and the wearable, between making and teaching, and between material and concept. As a panel, they brought a diversity of lenses to the assessment of their work.
OPENING NIGHT
The free public opening Wednesday 7 October 6-8 pm.
Informal conversations with the jurors and some participating artists
Reserve free tickets to the opening reception
The exhibition runs from Thursday October 8, 2026 to Thursday November 19, 2026
Gallery Hours
Monday – Sunday 10 AM – 5:30 PM PST
1386 Cartwright St, v6h 3r8 Vancouver, BC, Canada
Opening night reception: 6-8 PM on October 7th
Collecting at “We Meet In Between” Collectors, curators, and design-focused audiences are invited to explore the collection throughout the run of the exhibition and to contact the CCBC directly for bracelet and acquisition details
(604) 687-7270,
The Vancouver Metal Arts Association (VMAA) is an artist-run nonprofit society that promotes workshops, social events, artist lectures, and exhibitions for the art jewellery and metalsmith communities in Vancouver, BC. We are committed to connecting our membership with opportunities and benefits that support their personal jewellery and metalwork practices.
About the Bracelet
“Marine Fauna Meets Industrial” reflects Sherry Cordova’s design language, blending technology, aesthetics, and sustainability. Hand-drawn illustrations of microscopic marine creatures Cecryphalium Iatonae and Triceratium Diatomea Sliscus Mirabilis were transformed into wearable art via hand and CAD drawing, laser cutting and hand finishing. The artwork highlights the fragility and beauty of marine life and human impact. The species of plankton, important in the marine food chain and global oxygen production, are represented in thin layers of low-tarnish sterling silver and pure titanium. Industrially produced fasteners symbolize human induced changes affecting microscopic marine life. The bracelet embodies Sherry’s fusion of art, precision, and respect for the environment.
Overview of the artists’ pieces in this exhibition
“We Meet In Between” exhibition
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the Craft Council of British Columbia on Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Selected artists:
Sherry Cordova (United States), Anna Altwein (Canada), Lisha Jichuan (CN, HK, US, JP), Yuki Yoshioka (Japan) check back to learn more about the exhibiting artists
CITDSM Bracelet Dimensions
14.8 x 13.9 x 1.6 cm
5.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 in
inner oval: 2.5 x 3?
Reversible
Materials: Low tarnish sterling silver, pure titanium, stainless steel.
Process: Hand drawn, CAD modified, laser cut, hand finished
Every detail was hand finished and the intricate details dazzle. Microscopic marine creatures were the inspiration for the layers of low tarnish sterling silver in this reversible cuff bracelet.
Three thin layers keep the bracelet lightweight and stainless steel fasteners strengthen the bracelet while also reminding us that humankind’s activities on land affect even the tiniest of sea creature.
The outer titanium layers tantalize the viewer with a peek at the complex inner layer of low tarnish sterling silver.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
An International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Jewellery and Small Objects.
Presented by the Vancouver Metal Arts Association (VMAA), We Meet In Between is an international juried exhibition that explores the spaces where transformation happens. The exhibition invites artists and audiences alike to consider the moments that exist between certainty and uncertainty, past and future, tradition and innovation, self and community.
Rather than seeking fixed definitions, the exhibition embraces transition as a place of possibility. The “in-between” may be experienced through migration, cultural identity, personal growth, memory, material exploration, or the quiet moments that shape our lives. Each work offers a unique perspective, creating a rich conversation between individual experiences and shared human stories.
Contemporary jewellery and small objects are uniquely suited to this dialogue. Existing between sculpture and adornment, art and design, these intimate works invite us to slow down and look closely. Worn on the body or held in the hand, they carry stories of identity, resilience, belonging, and transformation, encouraging meaningful connections between maker, wearer, and viewer.
The exhibition showcases an exciting range of materials and approaches—from precious metals and traditional metalsmithing to found objects, recycled materials, textiles, ceramics, and emerging technologies. Together, the selected works demonstrate the remarkable diversity of contemporary jewellery while highlighting craftsmanship, experimentation, and thoughtful storytelling.
Hosted at the Craft Council of British Columbia Gallery, a leading venue dedicated to contemporary craft, We Meet In Between brings together artists from around the world in a shared exploration of connection, curiosity, and creative exchange. The exhibition reflects VMAA’s ongoing commitment to supporting contemporary jewellery and metalsmithing while fostering dialogue across cultures and disciplines.
Jurors
• Charon Kransen — Internationally recognized curator, educator, and advocate for contemporary jewellery.
• Curtis H. Arima — Artist, educator, and Interim Dean of Fine Arts at California College of the Arts, known for work exploring sustainability, cultural heritage, and personal narrative.
• Estela Sáez-Villanueva — Curator, educator, and contemporary jewellery specialist dedicated to research, exhibition-making, and international dialogue.