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I am...: A metalsmith. I love nothing more than hanging out hitting copper with a hammer. Me and Copper, we spend a lot of time together

About my artwork: Having made friends with copper myself, I am now comfortable enough with it to evoke in it the natural landscape from which it emerged. From bold pieces, shouting of earthquakes, to secretive types whispering of quiet fields rustling with grass, the range of jewelry calls up all the world. Every piece I create is entirely different from every other piece I have ever created. Each has their own personality, as organic and hard to define as each of your friends.

Artists I like: Ann Hamilton is a personal favorite. Sarah Sze ( sp?). Italo Calvinois my favorite author ( that counts!) and The Great Work s Toy Theatre Company recently did a production of parts of Marco Valdo that was sufficiently brilliant that they might make it in here, too. I just found this guy through etsy that paints simple black line drawings onto mugs- they're gorgeous. I don't actually know this person's name, but his business is called Bailey Doesn't Bark. I'll have to look into it more. I could keep going, I'm sure.

Interests: I love the woods, and quiet swimming holes. Sledding is good in the winter, though I'm still looking for a good hill thats not a hike from my house. I usually leave the country at least once a year (last year, was Mali, this year perhaps the Amazon?)

What exhibitions are good at the moment?: Ah.... I don't know. Also, I don't know where the center of the art world is. Nope, I sure don't.

At 1:18pm on 17th October 2008, ART & ARTISTS LA said…: BLUEBIRD ART HOUSE AND ART&ARTISTS LA are pleased to announce the 1st INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION 2009.

Open to all artists in all fine arts media we seek to recognize outstanding quality and diversity in the arts.

The 2009 IJC is open to all artists worldwide, age 18 and older. All works must be original. Entries in the following medias will be accepted: Painting, Drawing, Mixed media, Printmaking, Watercolor, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Photography.

Entry Deadline February 15th 2009.

AWARD

A solo show next winter 2009 at Bluebird Art House and $1500 to the winner. 1 work in the show for each one of the 3 runner up.

To receive the Submission Form and bases

E-MAIL: BBIRDINTCOMP@YAHOO.COM

At 10:35pm on 5th June 2008, Talulah said…: Hello! Thanks for your comment. I've had fun looking through your pictures - I particularly love (I really love) the bracelet with the feather running through it - a great idea and it really works well. Also your masks are pretty spectacular. Well I'll pop in some more pics that'll explain the polar bear better at some point.

At 12:34pm on 5th June 2008, artreview.com said…: Hi Kest,

Welcome to artreview.com.

Very interesting work, please show us some more here!
Hope you enjoy the site. Also, check out ArtReview:Digital -- it's ArtReview magazine on your screen every month, and it's FREE

At 8:21pm on 4th June 2008, Kest Schwartzman said…: hey thanks! I think I've got it set up (at least initially). Looks like it'll be fun to play with.