Exhibition | Brilliance II: Covetable Gifts for the Season

November 29th – January 9th, 2025

 

Receptions:

Opening reception: December 6th | 5-8pm
First Friday Reception: January 3 | 5-8pm

For the second year running Gravers Lane Gallery presents an annual showcase of American Studio Craft as personal adornment, decor for the home and an array of artist made objects for gift giving throughout the holiday season. This exhibition will feature the hand selected work of 50 talented artists and craftspeople from across the country, many of whom make their home in the Philadelphia area.

A selection of the artists participating in this year’s holiday marketplace are Ellyse Bendillo jewelry, Victoria White Berry ceramics, Kate Dannenberg metals, Tien Do glass, Ruth Easterbrook ceramics, Wendy Ellertson journals, Cecilia Frittelli scarves, Morgan Gilbreath glass, Isabelle Gougenheim scarves, Melissa Hampton jewelry, Keith Hershberger ceramics, Kara Hetz jewelry, Holly Jean Studios woodwork, Brynn Hurlstone glass, Audrey Jung fiber, Christopher Kerr-Ayer glass,, Victoria Moore metals, Jake Pfeifer glass, Kenny Pieper glass, Emilie Pritchard jewelry, Julie Shaw jewelry, Matthew Thomas woodwork and Elisa Warder jewelry.

Please join us during the three Stag & Doe evenings on Wednesdays, 5-9pm, in Chestnut Hill when stores remain open late with refreshments for holiday strolling and shopping along the avenue accompanied by an array of outdoor festivities. The dates for these events are on 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 to experience a nostalgic night of shopping and immerse yourself in the old world holiday charm of decorated storefronts in the neighborhood.

Journal | Matthew Thomas

Cherry, ivory, unlined paper

Cascade Vase | Thomas Spake

Sand exterior with blue interior

Necklace | Julie Shaw

Sterling silver, fine silver bezel, 22k, boulder opal and pearls

Asymmetrical Point Prism | Emilie Pritchard

Focal 5.5” x 5” x .75” on 16.5” chain Tubes of oxidized sterling silver and 14 kt gold fill, joined with thread; accent beads of 14 kt gold fill; oxidized sterling silver chain and clasp

Spalted Maple Bowl | Spencer Peterson

Spalted maple | 13″ diameter

Poppy Necklace | Elise Moran

Damascus Knife | Victoria Moore

Emphasis | Holly Jean Studios

Genesis "Light Arc" Cuff with Rutilited Quartz | Melissa Hampton

Catch-All Dish | Morgan Gilbreath

Vase Set in Jeepers/Purple | Tien Do

Handblown Glass | 8″ x 4″ | 6″ x 6″ | 5″ x 4″

Garden Candlestick | Ruth Easterbrook

Rain Cloud Earrings | Kate Dannenberg

Sterling silver | 40mm x 28mm

Shofar Menorah | Joel Bless

Clear & blue glass | 11 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″