Fellow art jeweler Fran Grinels and I had a wonderful evening at the Lireille Gallery on Friday August 7th. We were amazed at the turnout for our first ever artists’ reception as featured artists.
The day of the Artists’ Reception for Sherry Cordova and Fran Grinels at Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art in Oakland, CADisplay case full of my work; the night of the artists reception
Most of the pieces seen in the case remain at Lireille Gallery. The work on the black velvet pad is my private collection of pieces I have created over the last ten years that is either a personal favorite and/or has been published in a book or calendar or received recognition.
Pieces created by Sherry Cordova which remain in Sherry Cordova’s private collection
The “Reflections” and “Swirling Schools” pieces have been enjoyable to create over this past month, and I’ll be writing a blog post soon with pictures of some of the steps involved in creating them starting from a SCUBA dive and sketches drawn at the beach.
Sherry Cordova and Fran Grinels will be at Lireille from 5:30 to 8:30 pm along with finger foods, wine and people enjoying the Oakland First Friday Artwalk. Come meet the artists and talk to them about their newest work, their inspirations, and help them celebrate their first ever gallery artists’ reception. While you’re there take a look at the wide variety of art jewelers’ works at Lireille.
Inside the Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and ArtLireille Gallery, 3980 Piedmont Ave, Oakland CA at the corner of Monte Vista Ave
Lireille is located near the corner of Piedmont and Monte Vista Avenues, kitty corner from a Wells Fargo Bank. Behind the bank the city has provided a parking lot, or take a look on the nearby streets for a spot.
Sherry Cordova will be showing new work in her “Oceanic line” which was inspired by a recent SCUBA diving trip to Loreto, Baja California Sur.
“Swirling Schools” and “Reflections” pieces in process by Sherry Cordova
Fran has created some very cool ‘mobius’ rings which she will be showing in addition to other work already at Lireille as seen below.
Fran Grinels jewelry on consigment Lireille Gallery, Oakland, June 2009
In addition to works for sale, both artists will be showing some pieces from their own private collections.
“Modern Frills” Trio by Sherry Cordova; Fine and Sterling Silver, Garnets, White Topaz; 2007 Finalist, Silver Category, Saul Bell International Design Award Competition; Private Collection of Sherry Cordova“Diamonds in the Rough”by Fran Grinels; 22 kt Gold, Raw Diamonds; Private collection of Fran Grinels
Today I was lucky enough to be at Lireille Gallery when a very nice couple came to pick up two of my “Kelp” Rings. Below is a picture of the rings being worn for the first time.
“Kelp” Rings being worn for the first timeSherry Cordova Jewelry in the window of the Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art, Oakland
Two of my pieces “Coral Cookie” Necklace and “Coral Pillows with Blue Pearl” Earrings made from recycled fine silver are now in the window of the gallery near the entrance. While taking a picture of the pieces I ended up taking a partial self portrait. Gallery owner Yan Liu can also be seen in the window reflection.
Lirelle Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art, 3980 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
The gallery is located one storefront off the corner of Monte Vista and Piedmont Ave, at 3980 Piedmont Ave, in Oakland.
Piedmont Ave and Monte Vista Ave, Oakland, CA June 5th – July 19th, 2009 Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art 3980 Piedmont Ave, Oakaland CA
Fellow art jeweler Fran Grinels and I placed new jewelry in Oakland’s Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art today, and were fortunate to catch a preview of the upcoming show ” Pioneers in Art: CSU East Bay Sculpture Department Advanced Student Exhibit “. The show opens Friday, June 5th 2009. Enjoy a preview of the show via the mid-install process photos below.
Sculpture by Monica SchmidPre-show install in process: CSUEB Sculpture Students’ ShowPreview of CSUEB Student Sculpture Exhibit
