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SNAGneXt Conference – May 2016
Kaminer Haislip will be speaking Friday, May 20 at the SNAGneXt conference in Asheville, NC as part of the SNAGspark lecture series. Her lecture will take place at 3:45pm in the On Broadway Arts Building and she will be giving insight on her career as a designer silversmith.
She will also be participating in the SNAG Trunk Show on Saturday, May 21 from 2-6pm, which will be held in the Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom. She will have a variety of her handcrafted, silver jewelry and functional objects on display for sale.
For details on both events and the conference visit http://www.cvent.com/events/snag-next-event/event-summary-299e706e63d7489a8b5fb51a54e6db15.aspx
The SNAGneXt conference is organized by the Society of North American Goldsmiths, an organization that advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community. To learn more about SNAG visit http://www.snagmetalsmith.org
Lily Magazine – Spring 2016
Lily Magazine – Spring 2016 Issue
SILVER WITH SUBLIME LINES!
A modern heirloom created by local designer and silversmith Kaminer Haislip is an elegant addition to your treasure trove. Her creations are award-winning functional objects, jewelry, and custom commission pieces in silver and gold. Her aesthetic is chic and sleek, almost fluid in design. Exhibited internationally and featured in a plethora of publications, her gorgeous goodies are handcrafted at one of our fav places – Redux Contemporary Art Studio, downtown Charleston. Check her out at kaminerhaislip.com and be dazzled by her art and achievements. Aren’t we lucky to have her?
http://www.lily-magazine.com/#!art—soul/rzn9a
Redux Reorientation Exhibition – April 2016
Redux Contemporary Art Center, located in downtown Charleston, SC, will be exhibiting new artworks by five of its artists in the Reorientation show April 29 – May 12, 2016. Kaminer Haislip, Todd Anderson, Kate Waddell, Teil Duncan, and Raven Roxanne will have their original art on display. It is great way to see the vast quality of the artwork being created within the walls of Redux!
Kaminer Haislip will be exhibiting five new silver jewelry pieces from her recent Reef Jewelry Series.
The opening reception will be held Friday, April 29 from 6pm-8pm. Attend for a chance to meet the artists and see their studios at Redux!
New Reef Vase Series & Jewelry Collection – April 2016
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my Reef Vase Series and Reef Jewelry Series! The two Reef series were inspired by marine life seen on my scuba diving adventures throughout the years. The designs were developed based on the inspiration images shown above in the first picture. The beauty of marine life has always drawn me to explore it closer and in doing so I was moved to develop a series based on the gorgeous, natural textures of the reef. I had struggled over the appropriate form to highlight all the elements I love so much, so instead of choosing one I went in two directions with the same idea!
Each one of a kind vase was raised from a flat sheet of copper by hammering it numerous times over a cast iron form until it reached the desired height. It is a very time consuming and labor intensive process that requires a lot of skill. Each vessel has an undulating top edge that was inspired by organic sea forms. View the three first pieces in the series at http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/product-category/home/.
For the jewelry collection, I utilized the traditional silversmithing technique of fold forming to create the stunning variety of textures within the silver earrings and pendants. Each component was folded over with a mallet and then hammered either on the edge or the spine with a metal hammer to mimic the textures found in the reef. The copper prototypes for the final silver pieces can be seen above in the first picture. The shiny, polished exterior and matte interior create contrast that highlights the forms beautifully! See for yourself at http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/product-category/jewelry/!
Be sure to check out additional images on my website Gallery page and Handcrafted Design page!
New Pitcher & Tumbler Designs Added to Sounding Series – April 2016
Two exciting new additions to my Sounding Series include the silver pitcher and silver tumbler shown here! The details on both functional objects can be viewed in my online Shop at http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/product-category/home/. Also check out additional images of these pieces in my website Gallery and the artistic process on my Handcrafted Design page!
My Sounding Series is based on a design motif of rounded triangle forms. Other pieces in the series include a beaker, cheese knife, spreader, appetizer fork, condiment spoon, and bar spoon. The original designs are a unique array of contemporary entertaining vessels, utensils, and cups!
Made in the Carolinas – Time Warner Cable
Kaminer Haislip was featured on the Time Warner Cable television show Made in the Carolinas on March 25, 2016. The segment was by Richard Green and can be viewed at the link below.
Horses & Courses Art Walk – April 2016
The Aiken Downtown Development Association, City of Aiken Arts Commission, City of Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department, and Aiken Artist’s Guild are sponsoring the 2016 Horses & Courses Art Walk in historic downtown Aiken, SC during the week of the famed golf tournament The Masters held in nearby Augusta, GA. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 5th from 5-8pm. The Aiken Downtown Development Association Member Businesses have been partnered with an artist and their work will be on display in that business the night of the event.
During the event, Kaminer Haislip will be exhibiting her hand crafted silver jewelry and objects for sale at her family’s business, True Value Hardware and Appliance, located at 121 Laurens Street. Stop by True Value to see her work and enjoy light refreshments!
http://www.truevalueofaiken.com/
http://www.visitaikensc.com/whattodo/detail/aiken_downtown_development_association_adda
Corporate and Company Gifts
Kaminer Haislip offers an excellent selection of silver objects and jewelry perfect for corporate and company gift giving! Choose from an array of stunning, handcrafted objects, Christmas ornaments, cufflinks, and jewelry in her online Shop at http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/shop/ or visit her Commission page at http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/commissions/ to gain information on how to commission a custom design for your company.
Examples of corporate Christmas gifts include silver bar spoons for men and silver condiment spoons for women and a custom, etched silver Christmas ornament with a company’s building featured as the design.
Christmas ornaments and other items can be hand engraved for a personal, memorable touch! Hand engraved examples of company retirement gifts or award recognition gifts include a silver and wood wine coaster, custom silver box with company logo, silver beaker, and silver tumbler.
Email info@kaminerhaislip.com to find out more details on how to place your company gift order!
Draper James Charleston Feature
Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s Southern lifestyle brand, did a feature on Charleston, SC and sought Kaminer Haislip’s advice on what to do when visiting the beautiful city! Check out the insightful article covering hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights on their Blog at http://blog.draperjames.com/2016/01/the-draper-james-guide-to-charleston/
Kaminer custom designed and created a silver Magnolia Bowl for Draper James! The stunning heirloom can be seen and purchased on their website at http://www.draperjames.com/sterling-silver-magnolia-bowl