Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Blue
3.50" x 2.75" x 1"
Brooch. Vitreous enamel, copper, sterling silver, 23k gold.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Submerge
3" x 3" x .75"
Brooch/Pendant. 18k gold, 24k gold, pearls, vitreous enamel, fine silver, sterling silver.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Hydra
4.5" H x 4.5" W x 2" D
Brooch. Sugar-coat vitreous enamel on copper with oxidized sterling silver setting. Individual flowers “jiggle” with movement of wearer.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Field
3" x 3" x .75"
Brooch. Oxidized sterling silver and copper with vitreous enamel. Small flowers “jiggle” with movement of wearer.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Quatrefoil Amoris
2.30" H x 2.30" W x .50" D
Brooch/Pendant. Vitreous enamel, copper, oxidized sterling silver, 23k gold.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Cornus
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Robin’s Egg
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Carnivorous
2.5" x 2.5" x 1.25"
Brooch. Copper, vitreous enamels, oxidized sterling silver. Electroformed and fabricated. The sponge-like green forms are actually hollow copper with a sugar-fired enamel surface. This piece is included in the book, Art Jewelry Today II by Schiffler Publishers.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Blue Leaf
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Lava Pillow
3" H x 3" W x .75" D
Brooch. Vitreous enamel on copper with 18k rivets in oxidized sterling silver setting with 24k gold leaf.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
Blue Chariot
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Blue Moon
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Blob
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Blue Hydra
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Atoll
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Elysium
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Dark Hydra
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Samba
Wendy McAllister’s large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. “The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence.”
Wendy McAllister
Hydra
4.5" H x 4.5" W x 2" D
Brooch. Sugar-coat vitreous enamel on copper with oxidized sterling silver setting. Individual flowers “jiggle” with movement of wearer.
Wendy McAllister's large enameled brooches have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, N.C. and in many private collections. She has received the highest Individual Artist Award granted by the Maryland State Arts Council. Wendy McAllister work will be exhibited at the Sieraad International Jewelry Show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD. "The vibrant exuberance of clashing colors and sensuous forms in Nature excite me even as I struggle to accept their impermanence."
Wendy McAllister
