Art Calorie invite you to an OCAD University MFA Thesis Exhibition organized and curated by Sylvia Zhang

Exhibition featuring artists:

Jackie Anderson

Selina Chen

Fiona Kakei Chong

Nadya Eidelstein

Lauren Kalman

Belle Wong

Curator: Sylvia Zhang

Have you seen jewelry that is "not wearable"?

Wearable or Not?: Interacting with Contemporary Jewelryinvestigates the notion of wearability and presents jewelry that challenge wearing-- some are performative, some interact with the wearer, some even restrict body movement.

Lauren Kalman

Device for Filling a Void(2), 2015

Lauren Kalman is a visual artist based in Detroit, whose practice is invested in contemporary craft, video,photography and performance. Kalman exhibits and lectures internationally.

The exhibition responds to people’s curiosity on contemporary jewelry’s wearability; although the general public knows how to appreciate traditional jewelry, most people are unfamiliar with contemporary jewelry, which is a significant achievement in the evolvement of jewelry that developed since the 1960s.

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The six artists in the exhibition explore contemporary jewelry as a medium of art expression, pushing the boundary of wearability and experimenting with non-precious material.

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Through creating an multi-sensory experience that allows visitors to touch and wear some of the jewelry, the exhibition aims to generate a dynamic dialogue between the artists and the public, and provide a new perspective to interpret contemporary jewelry as an art form.

Jackie Anderson

Photographed by Drew Gilbert

Miro Lorgnette, 2011

Selina Chen

Dripping Slug Brooch，2015

Fiona Kakei Chong

Muse,2015

Nadya Eidelstein

Creature Ring#1, 2014

Belle Wong

Telephone Cups, 2015

Time: November 13 - 19 11:30am-4:30pm

Opening Reception: November 15,2016 6:30-9:30 PM

Curatorial Tour: November 13, 2:00-3:30pm

Artist Talk: November 19, 2:00-3:30pm

Location: OCAD University Graduate gallery

205 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V3 (Floor G)

Have you seen jewelry that is "not wearable"?

Wearable or Not?: Interacting with Contemporary Jewelry investigates the notion of wearability and presents jewelry that challenge wearing-- some are performative, some interact with the wearer, some even restrict body movement. The exhibition responds to people’s curiosity on contemporary jewelry’s wearability; although the general public knows how to appreciate traditional jewelry, most people are unfamiliar with contemporary jewelry, which is a significant achievement in the evolvement of jewelry that developed since the 1960s. The six artists in the exhibition explore contemporary jewelry as a medium of art expression, pushing the boundary of wearability and experimenting with non-precious material. Through creating an multi-sensory experience that allows visitors to touch and wear some of the jewelry, the exhibition aims to generate a dynamic dialogue between the artists and the public, and provide a new perspective to interpret contemporary jewelry as an art form.

This Exhibition is sponsored by Vyvyd Lighting and Art Calorie

Vyvyd Lighting provides professional LED lighting for the gallery