Preview & Reception with the Artist
Friday, June 13, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Artist Talk by Christy Klug
Saturday, June 14, 11:00 AM
(Trunk Show continues until 4:00 PM)
This summer, Asher Gallery is pleased to bring you a rare opportunity to meet with metalsmith Christy Klug and shop from an expanded collection of her work. After living in Austin for 20 years, Christy now lives in Chicago, where she enjoys working in a new studio near the Chicago River. We’ll celebrate her return to Texas with a special preview and reception on Friday, June 13th, from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. We’ll also present an artist talk with Christy on Saturday, June 14th, at 11:00 AM, with the trunk show continuing until 4:00 PM.
Christy’s work is classic, striking, sexy and poised. The craftsmanship is beyond par and full of small details that define her aesthetic. She’s also a well-spoken, sophisticated artist with a personality as beautiful as her jewelry. In her own words, Christy describes her work as follows:
My work is the bridge between art and craft.
Inspired by the sumptuousness of 17th-century Dutch still lifes, the color sensibility of fashion photographer Chen Man, the line work of Sol Lewitt, Brice Marden, Cy Twombly and post-WWII German stained glass, I create by hand in my studio small quantities of finely crafted pieces that are intimate, honest and feminine.
The act of creation is intensely personal for me, and my work evolves as I do. I work to create pieces that become more interesting the longer you live with them—pieces that are compelling but feel subtle and special.
Empowered by the philosophy that we all need and long for something that is beautiful, I strive to complement the technical discipline required to create each piece with a strong aesthetic that embodies a contemporary grace.
There is an enigmatic beauty in things that have been made by hand with an intimate knowledge of materials, but always with the personal passion of an artist. My goal is to create work that will stand the test of time for the confident woman.
–Christy Klug
Above, from left to right: Christy Klug. Photo courtesy the artist. Sterling silver ring by Christy Klug. Photo by HCCC.
