2013 SAUL BELL DESIGN AWARD WINNERS


Metal Clay

The predominant material is metal clay (silver, gold, bronze, copper, etc.) and may include gemstones and other findings as desired.


First Place
Wanaree Tanner
Quincy, IL, USA

Artist Statement: There are events in everyone’s life that spark awe and wonder. The gate that inspired this piece birthed a whole creative shift in my work. This bracelet is a snapshot of that experience, a moment solidified.


Second Place
Christi Anderson
Marana, AZ, USA

Artist Statement: My pieces are meant to have a number of symbolic elements such as the garden gate, the decorative iron window, and the padlock closure to hide a personal secret inside.