DARCY MIRO’S WORK TO BE SHOWN AT GALLERY LOUPE
Montclair, NJ—Part of a Whole, the latest body of work by New York-based artist Darcy Miro, will be on view at Gallery Loupe from May 5-June 12, 2012.
Darcy Miro’s metal forms in sterling silver, bronze and 18kt gold are a melding of her highly evolved metalsmithing skills and a love for the organic. Her mixed metal cuffs, rings, bracelets and earrings are formed through techniques such as piercing and constructing collage-like forms. Her work references nature, architecture and the body with the relationships explained by the artist in this way: “I think the connections between people, their creations and nature is a flow, which I am capturing.”
Miro is inspired by closely observing nature and archaeology…an event as simple as watching ants bore holes in a piece of dead wood or noticing a pile of leaves decaying. As she says, “I observe the tiniest of incidents, translating the information from tools to wax.” After carving individual pieces in wax the parts are cast in metal and then joined and assembled. Finally, the work is buffed, polished, pickled, or undergoes other processes to add color, durability and texture.
An artist reception will be held on May 5 from 7-9 p.m. with complimentary transportation from New York City available. Call Gallery for details.
ABOUT DARCY MIRO
Darcy Miro graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. Known as both a jeweler and sculptor, in addition to jewelry she creates residential and commercial sculptural installations.
Her work has been shown in numerous national and international contemporary jewelry galleries and has also received attention in the fashion world. Miro was responsible for designing the cast-metal facade for the American Folk Art Museum in New York City and is involved with other site specific projects internationally.
Her jewelry is in the collection of New York’s Museum of Art and Design as well as many private collections. It has been featured in prestigious publications including Metalsmith Magazine and W Magazine.
ABOUT GALLERY LOUPE
Gallery Loupe is known for showcasing the work of cutting edge contemporary studio jewelers.
Situated in close proximity to New York City, the gallery draws a vibrant group of serious and sophisticated art jewelry collectors, as well as individuals who are simply interested in viewing and learning about this important genre.
Representing both established and emerging artists from around the world, Gallery Loupe offers the public an opportunity to see the best and most exciting jewelry being created today. It often features works that use new materials and provocative subjects or approaches. Its exhibitions offer the public a unique opportunity to become immersed in the exciting world of art jewelry.
Gallery Loupe offers a series of exhibitions that takes an in-depth look at the work of an artist. To this end we present not only a large portion of an artist’s particular body of work, but also drawings, photographs and other materials to expound upon the concept and process. The artist is often an integral part of the exhibition installation and is always present at an opening reception to which the public is welcome.
Located in the artistic community of Montclair, New Jersey, Gallery Loupe is surrounded by interesting shops and excellent restaurants and is an easy walk from The Montclair Art Museum. A short bus or train ride from Manhattan, it is easy to make a visit to the gallery a full day’s destination. In less than six years since its opening, Gallery Loupe has become an important destination for collectors, curators, all who are interested in contemporary art jewelry.