A Curious Composite
An exhibition during New York City Jewelry Week, November 16 - 18, 2021 at 504 W. 22nd St. New York, NY
Ashley Pollack and Claire Webb create very different work, and yet their shared interest in combining and transforming materials into forms that inspire wonder and curiosity make them uniquely compatible.
A Curious Composite presented a variety of new and collaborative works that overturn expectations and inspire enchantment. In addition, both artists passionately reject binary ways of thinking that limit potential audiences, such as art vs. craft, studio practice vs. commercial business, and art jewelry vs. fine jewelry. This exhibition included works ranging from affordable, wearable jewelry to conceptual and statement jewelry as well as sculptural works of art.
Walkthrough Video
Works and Groupings
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse III (Brooch), 2021
Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Copper, Steel Pin Stem
Claire Webb - Granular Band, 2021
Silver, Shell, Epoxy Clay, Pigment, Resin
Claire Webb - Granular Panoply, 2021
PLA, Epoxy Clay, Shell, Stone, Metal Leaf, Pigment, Resin, Silver
Claire Webb - Creeping Coral Brooch, 2021
PLA, Pearls, Steel
Claire Webb - Midnight Tide Pool Earrings, 2021
PLA, Pearls, Swarovski Rhinestones, Epoxy Clay, Metal Leaf, Silver, Resin
Claire Webb - The Most Fun Party Ring, 2021
Opal, Swarovski Rhinestones, Epoxy Clay, Metal Leaf, Foam, Resin
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse IX (Brooch), 2021
Australian Black Opal, Sterling Silver, Urushi, Steel Pin
Claire Webb - Opalesque Studs, 2021
Tourmalated Quartz, Glitter, Sterling Silver
Claire Webb - Peek Earrings, 2021
PLA, Pearls, Citrine, Epoxy Clay, Metal Leaf, Silver, Resin
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse VIII (Brooch), 2021
Australian Boulder Opal, Shiro-Shibu-ichi (60%Ag/40%Cu), Sterling Silver, Steel Pin Stem
Claire Webb - Abalone Dream Earrings, 2021
PLA, Pearls, Swarovski Rhinestones, Epoxy Clay, Metal Leaf, Silver, Resin
Claire Webb - Berry Patch Hoops, 2021
PLA, Gemstones, Epoxy Clay, Metal Leaf, Silver, Resin
Claire Webb - Morning Bell Earrings, 2021
PLA, Pearls, Swarovski Rhinestones, Epoxy Clay, Metal Leaf, Silver, Resin
Claire Webb - A Rare Pair, 2021
Air-Dry Clay, Iridescent Film, PLA, Resin, Silver
Claire Webb - A Rare Strand, 2021
Air-Dry Clay, Iridescent Film, PLA, Resin, Iridescent Knotting Cord, Epoxy Clay, Silver
Claire Webb - Chewed Ring, 2021
Sugru
Claire Webb - Chewed Ring, 2021
Sugru
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse VI (Brooch), 2021
Australian Sapphire, Shiro-Shibu-ichi (60%Ag/40%Cu), Sterling Silver, 18kt Gold Foil, Steel Pin Stem
Claire Webb - Geodesque #1, 2021
Porcelain
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse IV (Brooch), 2021
Shiro-Shibu-ichi (60%Ag/40%Cu), Nami-Shibu-ichi (25%Ag/75%Cu), Shibu-ichi (7%Ag/93%Cu), Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, 18kt Gold Solder, Urushi, Steel Pin Stem
Claire Webb - Glass Sapphire Ring, 2021
Porcelain, Glass, Nichrome Wire, Glaze, Luster
Claire Webb - Granular Drift Earrings, 2021
PLA, Epoxy Clay, Shell, Pigment, Resin, Silver
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse I (Brooch), 2021
Shibu-ichi, Sterling Silver, 24kt Gold Foil, Steel Pin Stem
Claire Webb - Stone Pendant, 2021
Stone, Epoxy Clay, PLA, Resin, Pigment, Ribbon
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse II (Brooch), 2021
Shibu-ichi, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold Solder, Steel Pin Stem
Claire Webb - A Memory of Life, 2021
Silicone, Pigment, Opalite, Iridescent Film, Glitter, Silver
Ashley Nettye Pollack - Meld / Suffuse VII (Brooch), 2021
Australian Black Opal, Nami-Shibu-ichi (25%Ag/75%Cu), Sterling Silver, Steel Pin Stem