Art Smith and Joyce J. Scott, We Two necklace, 1970s or early 1980s. Brass, glass beads, and leather. Gallery Instructor 50th Anniversary Fund to support of the Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection and funds donated by Stephen Borkowski. Reproduced with permission.
Art Smith and Joyce J. Scott, We Two necklace, 1970s or early 1980s. Brass, glass beads, and leather. Gallery Instructor 50th Anniversary Fund to support of the Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection and funds donated by Stephen Borkowski. Reproduced with permission.
We Two: Exploring the Importance of Community and Collaboration in Black Art Jewelry
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Black jewelers occupy a crucial space in the history of American craftsmanship. As they sought inspiration from African culture, Black artists and designers built a creative community that made their successes possible. Explore this history in a talk that highlights the work of Black jewelers Winifred Mason, Art Smith, and Joyce Scott.
Sebastian Grant, adjunct faculty at Parsons School of Design