Rings! 1968 – 2021
Janurary 22 – March 12, 2022
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, Texas
www.crafthouston.org
This winter, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents “Rings! 1968 – 2021,” featuring an incredible selection of wearable pieces that capture the avant-garde notions of contemporary jewelry and represent the limitless creative potential of the ring. Throughout time, rings have signified personal and cultural connections around the world, communicating marital status, membership, and belonging, as well as marking the end of an important transition or the beginning of a new reality. Showcasing experimental materials and approaches, in addition to traditional metalsmithing techniques, the rings on view in this exhibition offer an examination of the cultural, political, and personal meanings of this timeless and ubiquitous form.
[Biba Schutz, “Sparkiln Ring,” 2010. Sterling silver, fine silver, 18k gold. Photo by Ron Boszko. Courtesy of the artist]
