"Human adornment is as old as civilization itself, and its various forms are equally expansive. We use adornment to project something about our personality, beliefs, or aesthetic to a broader public," Todd A. Herman, PhD.
Ebendorf & The Usual Suspects II debuts the latest evolution of Robert Ebendorf's inventive use of found objects. One of the most celebrated artists in the studio jewelry movement, Ebendorf presents new curiosities alongside works by close confidants and long-term admirers.
The release of a new publication of Ebendorf's 60-year career compiled by twenty-first-century jewelry art historian Toni Greenbaum and Mint Museum assistant curator Rebecca E. Elliot coincides with this exhibition and commemorates Objects of Affection, a 180-piece retrospective of Ebendorf's influence on the studio jewelry movement on view at the Mint Museum through 16 February 2025.
Participating artists: Tara Locklear, Lisa & Scott Cylinder, Laura Wood, Kat Cole, Zachary Lechtenberg, Barbara McFadyen, Anna Johnson, Laritza Garcia, & Autumn Brown.
