Forge and Form: Contemporary Practices in Metalsmithing with Guest Artists Sarah Loch-Test, Natalie Macellaio, and Ana M. Lopez

Explore the enduring power of metal art. This free Second Saturday program connects today’s practices with historic metalwork featured in The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem. Each artist will discuss techniques from the exhibition and share their own work, including unfinished pieces that show different stages of the process.

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A necklace made of metal pieces that resemble cinderblocks.

Natalie Macellaio, "Cinderblocks," 2019, silver. 14 x 14 x 0.5 in. Image courtesy of the artist

A group of three metal art pieces. The flanking two pieces are cylindrical with pointed roof-like shapes on top. The middle piece is cylindrical with a round base that flares out.

Ana M. Lopez, "Rooftop Garniture: Ductwork Cartouche Trio," 2021, steel, vitreous enamel, silver nitrate, wood, roofing underlayment. 18.5 x 29.5 x 10 in. Image courtesy of the artist

A necklace that is made of a dark metal with small loops connecting every couple of inches. Hanging in the center are two pendants. They are shaped like irregular ovals. The larger one is black with an abstract design of white lines. The smaller one is red-orange with an abstract black line design.

Sarah Loch-Test, "Mining Necklace," 2022, copper, bronze, enamel, decal, mica powder. Image courtesy of the artist