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Gibbes Museum of Art Store – Exclusive Jewelry Collection

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Gibbes Museum of Art – 135 Meeting Street – Charleston, SC

Gibbes Museum of Art Store – Exclusive Jewelry Collection

I am extremely excited to announce the Gibbes Museum of Art Store, located in historic downtown Charleston, has commissioned an exclusive jewelry collection from me! It was a wonderful compliment when the museum store curator and manager contacted me and said she was interested in a silver jewelry collection that related to an artwork in the museum. After communicating with her and visiting the museum with fresh eyes, I noticed a relationship between Patrick Dougherty’s sculpture installation Betwixt and Between and my Twisted Jewelry Series.

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Betwixt and Between by Patrick Dougherty
Gibbes Museum of Art 2nd Floor Atrium
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Twisted Necklace by Kaminer Haislip

My Twisted Jewelry Series was inspired by birds intertwining and weaving branches and twigs together to create their nests. Patrick Dougherty’s site-specific sculpture installation Betwixt and Between, located on the 2nd Floor Atrium, also is based on weaving branches and twigs into three dimensional forms that are held together by tension. Dougherty’s large-scale installation made with natural material occupies space the human body can walk around, through, and into. My silver jewelry is small scale in comparison and meant to be worn on the body. Our work relates to one another through process and a relationship to the human form, but varies in medium and scale, which creates a fascinating contrast.

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Twisted Bracelet by Kaminer Haislip

In this silver jewelry series, I explore the action of twisting silver wire together like a bird would do with branches and twigs. I handcrafted the jewelry individually in my local, Charleston studio, so even though each piece is similar, they are not identical from the hand formed process. The tension put into the silver from the intertwining and wrapping techniques makes it very strong. Therefore, the jewelry pieces are very durable and sturdy, even though they appear delicate.

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Twisted Earrings by Kaminer Haislip

Twisted Jewelry Series is sold exclusively through the Gibbes Museum of Art Store and can only be purchased through them. Be sure to check out Patrick Dougherty’s sculpture installation while visiting the museum!

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Twisted Pendant by Kaminer Haislip

To view a wider selection of my silver jewelry and functional, home objects, visit Helena Fox Fine Art, located walking distance nearby at 106-A Church Street.

Lilac Cufflinks for Hamish Bowles, International Editor at Large for Vogue Magazine

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As the International Editor at Large for Vogue, Hamish Bowles is recognized as one of the most respected authorities on the worlds of fashion and interior design. With one of the largest private collections of vintage clothing in the world, this dapper, globetrotting style icon has made a name for himself as a fashion historian.

Friday, March 13, 2015 he was the guest lecturer at the Gibbes Museum of Art spring luncheon.  The Gibbes invited me to design and make a special gift for him, which were the silver Lilac Cufflinks pictured above.  I was inspired by his passion for the color lilac and designed the cufflinks based on the flower.  The other image is of him showing them off to the ladies at the luncheon.  It was quite an honor to create something unique for such a renowned fashion figure!

Gibbes Museum of Art Women’s Council Holiday Party – December 2013

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Join the Gibbes Museum of Art’s Women’s Council for an evening of cocktails, food, and shopping Monday, December 9 from 6-9pm!  Silversmith Kaminer Haislip will be there with her silver jewelry, objects and Christmas ornaments for sale!  Tickets are $20, so contact Amanda Breen at 843-722-2706 ext 21 to purchase them.

The Gibbes Museum of Art is located at 135 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC.

http://www.gibbesmuseum.org

Gibbes Museum of Art Store

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The Gibbes Museum of Art has a selection of Kaminer Haislip’s silver objects and jewelry available for purchase in their museum store.  Visit the museum to view her work as well as the exciting and varied exhibitions on display.  The Gibbes is located in downtown Charleston, SC at 135 Meeting Street.

http://www.gibbesmuseum.org/

Gibbes Museum of Art Store “Sip and Shop”

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The Gibbes Museum of Art Store will be open late Thursday, December 13 from 5:30-8pm to offer shoppers a festive evening of holiday shopping.  Local artists and artisans will be on hand to talk about their work, including Kaminer Haislip.  Wine and light snacks will be provided and the event is free and open to the public.  The Gibbes Museum of Art is located at 135 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC.

http://www.gibbesmuseum.org

Gibbes Museum of Art Store

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The Gibbes Museum of Art has a selection of Kaminer Haislip’s silver objects and jewelry available for purchase in their museum store.  Visit the museum to view her work as well as the exciting and varied exhibitions on display.  The Gibbes is located in downtown Charleston, SC at 135 Meeting Street.

http://www.gibbesmuseum.org/

Gibbes Museum of Art Lecture May 2012

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Kaminer Haislip presented a lecture on her silver artwork to the Women’s Council of the Carolina Art Association at the Gibbes Museum of Art Monday, May 7, 2012.  The Women’s Council of the Carolina Art Association serves as a vital support system of the Gibbes Museum of Art. The Women’s Council volunteers time, talent and financial support to the museum. Its dedicated members also serve as liaisons between the Gibbes and both residents of and visitors to the Charleston community.  The Gibbes Museum of Art is located on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, SC.  Additional information on the museum can be found at http://www.gibbesmuseum.org/.