6 January 2010
Chasing and Repousse Classes at Metalwerx
Mondays at 6pm, Starts 24 January - link
Come to Metalwerx and learn the art of chasing and repoussè, metal forming and how it can be applied to functional or nonfunctional objects. Create your own chasing tools, then use those tools to design and construct a brooch, pendant, box top, or wall hanging.
18 November 2010
Zoa Chimerum Website is Live!
My Jewelry line, Zoa Chimerum, which has taken over most of my life for some time, now has its own dedicated website - It's very basic right now, but I'd love it if you were to check it out and even send me your thoughts on it if you like. From now on, www.zoachimerum.com will be the primary source for news and updates related to the Zoa Chimerum line. IanHenderson-Art.com will remain for announcements and documentation of my other developing projects in Art and Design, including sculpture, teaching, and future jewelry projects.
Now I can finally start handing out those business cards I made so many months ago:
9 October 2010
Zoa Chimerum at SoWa tomorrow, other crafts fairs coming up soon:
10 October - Sunday - SOWA Open Market - Boston, MA (link)
16 October - Saturday - SLAM - Somerville, MA (link)
14 November - Sunday - Craftopia - Pawtucket, RI (link)
22 September 2010
Zoa Chimerum vending at crafts fairs in Boston this weekend:
Downtown Crossing Art Fridays - Friday
I.D. Market in Boston - Saturday
11:30 am - 6pm
This one is going to be in the South End during open studios weekend, so it's a great time to be in that area and spend the afternoon. We're located at the Benjamin Franklin institute of Technology at 41 Berkeley St.
17 September 2010
Zoa Chimerum vending at crafts fairs this weekend:
I.D. Market in Boston - Saturday
stART on the Street in Worcester - Sunday
http://www.startonthestreet.org
Also:
23 August 2010
This Saturday: Maker Faire Rhode Island
Maker Faire is home to all manner of exciting engineering, science, and art projects like this intriguing vehicle.
Zoa Chimerum will be at the MAKER Fair in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday the 28th. More info on the fair here: http://makerfaireri.com/
Zoa Chimerum at Art Fridays this week
11am-6pm
www.artfridays.com
and if that's too early in the day for you . . .
This Friday Night: Kalliope's Karavan Boston
"An Evening of Side Show Delights & Vaudeville Theatre"
Zoa Chimerum will be a vendor at this event.
8-10 pm (doors at 7:30) $15 admission, 18+ only
The YMCA Theatre
820 Mass. Ave.
Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Tickets and more info here: http://www.zehara.com/circus
20 August 2010
SoWa Open Market this Sunday
This is a reminder to come out to the South End Open Market this Sunday from 11-4. I've been working on a bunch of new rings and some special surprises as well. More info at: http://www.southendopenmarket.com. See you then.
Click the image to purchase a similar item on etsy.
4 August 2010
Zoa Chimerum will be at I.D. Market Grand Opening!
To celebrate, here's an image of a pretty lady from their website, used out of context and without permission:
18 September 2010
11:30am-6pm
at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
There's a Facebook Page, so you know it's gotta be pretty serious!
There's also a regular webpage:
And as always, you can find the specifics on my google calendar:
4 August 2010
Pre-Hype: MassArt Retail Store to carry Something I Made - What will it be?
My Alma Mater, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, is preparing to unveil their new retail store, and they have selected some of my work to appear within when they open this September. However, at this time they have not announced which of my works have been selected.
Sculpture? Jewelry? Something else entirely? We'll just have to wait and see!
This is what the store looks like with nothing inside it:
31 July 2010
REWIND: Former Fort Point Artists
Chiast, a sculptural collaboration between myself and Clint Fulkerson, has been selected for inclusion in the group show, "REWIND", at the FPAC @12Gallery in Fort Point, Boston.
August 1st through Sept 17th.
Reception: Thursday August 12th, 7 PM
12 Farnsworth St, Boston, MA
more info here
20 July 2010
Green Hand/Museum of Cryptozoology now carrying Zoa Chimerum Rings
If you are in the Portland, Maine area, you may want to check out the Museum of Cryptozoology at 661 Congress Street. It's a fun place to visit, with all kinds of intriguing curiousities. And, starting today, the Green Hand bookstore/giftshop will be carrying a selection of Zoa Chimerum Rings. This is actually my first partnership with a retail outlet, so I'm excited to see how it goes, plus I'm very happy to have the work displayed in the context of Cryptozoology, which I think is quite fitting. Links to the Museum and The Green Hand here and here.
20 July 2010
Zoa Chimerum: Etsy Updates and new vending dates
I've listed a number of new items on etsy, so if you've come to this site looking for Zoa Chimerum Jewelry, click here
Related to this, here are a number of upcoming dates where you will have the opportunity to browse Zoa Chimerum firsthand, as well as see all the latest items that I have not yet had the chance to photograph:
8 August - Sunday - SOWA Open Market (link)
13 August - Friday - DownTown Crossing Art Fridays (link)
15 August - Sunday - SOWA Open Market (link)
22 August - Sunday - SOWA Open Market (link)
27 August - Friday - DownTown Crossing Art Fridays (link)
27 August - Friday - Kalliope's Karavan (link)
As always, more specific information and updates can be found on my google calendar: WEB ICAL XML
22 June 2010
Downtown Crossing Art Fridays this week
10am-6pm
See you there!
24 May 2010
Beacon Hill Art Walk - Boston
Sunday, 6th of June, 2010
For those of you who missed the "Exquisite What?" Show back in March, I am planning to put some of the work from the show on display during the Beacon Hill Art Walk. There's also a book in the works, and if I'm lucky I'll make it available for the first time at this event as well. Hope to see you there!
http://www.beaconhillartwalk.org/
Since it's inception in 1990, the Artwalk has provided a venue for the showing and sale of original art in the gardens and alleys of the North Slope of Beacon Hill.
23 May 2010
Various Calendar dates
I've set up a public calendar through google, which will have the dates and times of all of my events, such as outdoor markets, classes I'm teaching, and any gallery exhibitions I am involved in. The Art Fridays schedule for the rest of the year can be found there, for example.
Eventually this will be integrated into the site here, but in the meantime, you can subscribe to the calendars by clicking on the links below.
Click the links below to access the format of your choice.
12 May 2010
Simple Casting Methods and Explorations
A New 3 week Class at Metalwerx
Tuesdays, August 3rd through 17th
Explore the more intuitive, playful side of molten metal!
Casting doesn't always have to be a technical, scientific process. There are ways of working with molten metal that can be playful, spontaneous, and intuitive.
We will develop surprising and beautiful shapes by pouring molten metal into substrates made from everyday materials like rock salt, broom straw, ice water, sand, and cuttlefish bones. By working with the materials' natural tendencies, rather than against them, we can enjoy the benefits of "controlled chaos" to invent structures and surfaces that we might not otherwise be able to design.
Over the course of three weeks, students will use these different materials to produce a range of unusual textures and shapes in metal. These impromptu forms can then be used as the basis for unique and attractive jewelry.
Art Fridays this Week and Next Week
Come to Downtown Crossing this Friday and next Friday, where where there will be many local Artists displaying their work outside.
5 May 2010
Art Fridays is this week
Just a reminder to come to Downtown Crossing this Friday, where I will be selling my work alongside many local Artists. This is an ongoing event that will take place every Friday through October, however, it will be different artist each week and so I will not be participating in all of them.
For directions, further info, and a full list of the artists participating, go here: http://www.artfridays.com/
Note: I wasn't originally supposed to participate in this Friday's events, plus I just dropped off most of my stock for the MassArt Spring Sale (info here), which means I'm currently scrambling to put together enough work for the event. What this means, though, is that everything at Art Fridays will be brand new, never available before anywhere else. Be sure and stop by early so you can be the first to check it out. Mention that you've seen my website for a 20% discount.
Hope to see you there!
28 April 2010
Metalwerx Open House This Saturday 10am-3pm
If you haven't had the opportunity to visit Metalwerx before, come by and see what we are all about. Even if you are a regular, this is a great chance to meet other artists and get inspired! Refreshments will be provided.
There are jewelry-making and metalsmithing demonstrations throughout the day. I'll be giving a casting demonstration at 2:30 pm, and selling my work the rest of the time.
The full schedule, as well as directions to Metalwerx, can be found here: http://www.metalwerx.com/workshop/277
27 April 2010
Downtown Crossing Art Fridays
If you're in the Boston Area, come to Downtown Crossing any Friday starting May 7th until October, where there will be many local Artists displaying their work outside.
I'll be exhibiting and selling Zoa Chimerum at a few of these dates:
May 7th, 14th, and 21st, June 25th, July 2nd, August 13th, August 27th, and September 24th.
Information and Maps at the Website: www.artfridays.com
22 April 2010
Exquisite What?
Temporary Image Gallery at http://ianart.tumblr.com
The Exquisite What? exhibition has come down. Thanks to all who took the time to check it out, especially those who travelled from out of state. Your support means a lot.
For those who weren’t able to get to the show before its closing, over the next few days, I’ll be posting some more of the excellent images taken by Ethan Bickford of vaillphoto.com. Eventually these images will appear in the gallery of this site, but in the meantime I'm putting them up on the blog until I can figure out a good way to overhaul the image gallery at this website.
There will be a new update every day for the next week or so. Check back periodically and enjoy!
18 April 2010
Zoa Chimerum will be at MassArt Spring Sale
May 3 - 8 • 10:00am-7:00pm • 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
An annual tradition since 1983, the Holiday Sale at MassArt is sponsored by Student Activities and Programs. Students and alumni have the opportunity to sell their work to the public and savvy shoppers can pick up unique holiday gifts. Past sales have featured jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography, paints, textiles and more. Held in the lobby of the Tower building, it's a festive occasion and is eagerly awaited by both our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
From spirit shakers to chess sets, hand-made soap to fire-hydrant shaped candles, these items and more can be found at the MassArt Holiday Sale. Students receive 60 percent of the proceeds and alumni receive 55 percent. Sales support student scholarships.
21 March 2010
Exquisite What?
Artist Talk and demonstration this Friday at 7pm
Come to the FPAC gallery this Friday where Clint Fulkerson and myself will be giving a short presentation on our sculptural process, and possibly a live demonstration of some of our wax building techniques. Q&A session to follow.
http://www.fortpointarts.org/cgi-bin/FPAC?s=gallery&sub=2&e=621109161452
Wax working demo video
Clint Fulkerson, my collaborator in the Exquisite What? exhibition currently on view, has posted a video demonstrating some of the wax working techniques used to create the starting models for our sculptures.
http://daedalsmith.blogspot.com/2010/02/wax-modeling-video.html
17 March 2010
Exquisite What? Opening reception tomorrow night
17 March 2010
Tumblr Updates - the making of Heliogabaloid
If you're the kind of person that likes to look behind the scenes and see how things are made, then this updates is for you.
Check out my tumblr blog for a series of "making of" segments describing the process of modelmaking, investing, casting, and cleanup on one of the pieces in the exhibition Exquisite What? There are photos, descriptions, and a little bit of history on the techniques we use. The last update will go up either tonight or tomorrow. Link
13 March 2010
Exquisite What? Opening reception this week
Taking place Thursday, 18 March 2010
Come join us at the the opening reception for "Exquisite What?", an exhibition of curious objects made by Clint Fulkerson and Ian Henderson, using collaborative techniques derived from the Surrealist parlour game, "exquisite corpse".
Cash bar, free refreshments provided by Channel Cafe.
http://www.fortpointarts.org/cgi-bin/FPAC?s=gallery&sub=2&e=621109161452
2 March 2010
Angle Angel in MassArt Benefit Auction
Taking place Saturday, 10 April, 2010
This piece will be in an auction to benefit my alma mater, Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The auction has over 300 Artists in it from around the world, and is a fun thing to check out even if you won't be bidding. More information on the website:
- at the Sandra & David Bakalar Gallery and the Stephen D. Paine Gallery at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts.
1 March 2010
Announcing "Exquisite What?"
at FPAC Gallery, Boston
Ian Henderson and Clint Fulkerson
March 12-April 16, 2010
Opening Reception:
Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:30-8pm
Artists' Presentation:
Friday, March 26, 2010 7:00pm
Exquisite What? brings the spirit of blind collaboration into sculptural process, as the Surrealists did for writing and drawing with their famous game,"Exquisite Corpse".
The objects are small, delicate, and personal. They are tiny worlds unto themselves, created through a playful and labor-intensive metal sculpting process which the artists refer to as "Exquisite Wax". This process combines elements in the spirit of mail art, surrealist parlour games, and topiary. Form is developed intuitively and incrementally, a product of two minds subtly directing and redirecting one another.
The Art is viewed under magnification in enclosed containers, which resemble the handling boxes used by scientists and medical researchers. Visitors reach through openings in the cases to handle the work and examine it from all sides. These glove boxes allow for an intimate connection with the work while still protecting the objects from damage or theft.
By touching and inspecting the work, viewers will explore their surfaces in a playful, inquisitive manner that reflects the spirit of their creation.
About The FPAC Gallery
The FPAC Gallery was established in 1995. The gallery is located in the Artists' Building at 300 Summer Street in the center of Fort Point.
Located on the mezzanine level, the exhibition space comprises 1,093 square feet, including approximately 200 square feet for the FPAC office. The gallery can accommodate all media, including site-specific installations.
The FPAC Gallery is wheelchair accessible.
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 am-3:30 pm
Thursday and Friday 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
27 February 2020
Etsy Store Updates - more Zoa Chimerum!
I've added a lot more jewelry to my Etsy shop, and there are newer, better photos of many items as well. Mention that you found the store through my website and I'll give you a discount. Most of the jewelry is very affordable, so check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/IanHendersonArt
18 February 2010
Sketchbook Project opens tomorrow
303 Grand, Brooklyn, NY
I have some work on view as part of a traveling exhibition called The Sketchbook Project. Sample images and additional information at my blog.
8 February 2010
Only 1 Week left to sign up for Cuttlefish Casting!
16th of February from 10am to 5pm at Metalwerx
Sign up here: http://www.metalwerx.com/workshop/366
In Mediterranean countries, the use of cuttlebone as a mold to cast small metal objects has been widespread for centuries. In one day, you'll learn to carve, cast, and finish your own cuttlefish jewelry in silver
31 January 2010
New Images of Paintbox on tumblr site
New Rings and Earrings in etsy store
7 December 2009
Classes I am teaching in 2010:
Casting and Wax Working 101
Every Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30pm at Metalwerx
9 sessions starting the 20th of January
"Casting and wax working techniques can save you time and add new dimension to your creations. Making wax models allows you create complex curves, surfaces, and textures that would be difficult and time consuming to execute in sheet metal."
Further information and sign-up at the Metalwerx website.
Cuttlefish Casting 1 Day Workshop
16th of February from 10am to 5pm at Metalwerx
"In Mediterranean countries, the use of cuttlebone as a mold to cast small metal objects has been widespread for centuries. In one day, learn to carve, cast, and finish your own cuttlefish jewelry/small sculpture in silver."
Further information and sign-up at the Metalwerx website.
Pre-Announcement Announcement:
Sculpture Show March 2010
I will be exhibiting some new sculptural collaborations with Clint Fulkerson at a Boston gallery in March 2010. More details to come. If you'd like to receive a postcard invitation to the show, send me an email with "postcard" in the subject line, and your current postal address in the body.
IanArtandDesign@gmail.com
5 December 2009
Arts and Fleas: Brooklyn, NY Dec 13th, 19th, 20th
http://www.artistsandfleas.com/
My work will be for sale at the Pepperbox Jewelry booth, along with work by some other great Artists.
I'm planning to be in the booth at the event on the 19th and 20th, so stop by and say hello.
1 December 2009
MassArt Holiday Sale: Dec 6-12
I am once again participating in the MassArt Holiday Sale, where I will be selling my aluminum/rubber jewelry line as seen previously in the etsy store.
29 November 2009
Paintbox Project Update - Finally Finished!
More images at the tumblr site.
13 June 2009
New Jewelry in the Etsy Store
The colorful plastic rings previously onsale at the Downtown Crossing events are now available at my etsy site. Additionally, I have just added a pair of bronze earrings in my Trilobite series. Check it out.
8 June 2009
Downtown Crossing Art Fridays
I'll be selling rings like these, as well as the Pill Pauper line, on
Friday, June 19th, from 11am to 6pm.
Across from Macy's on Summer Street and Hawley near the Downtown Crossing T stop. Stop by and say hi.
more information here: http://www.downtowncrossing.org/events/
21 May 2009
• As part of Mayor Menino's citywide beautification project; The Paintbox Project, I am producing a public painting on an electrical utility box near the Government Center T stop. The painting, So Much We Ignore, should be completed early next month. I'll be blogging about the process, with photos of the work in progress, on my tumblr page, so check back from time to time. If you're in the area, stop by and say hello. I'll be there most sunny days until it's done.
For you fellow Artists out there, it's an ongoing program with a rolling submission process, so consider submitting a design of your own.
here's an article about the project from last year: Paintbox Project
Two new Art events coming up
• Downtown Crossing Art Fridays
June 5th and 19th, from 11am to 7pm
This will be on the stretch of Summer Street between Filene's and Macy's near the Downtown Crossing T stop
• Beacon Hill Art Walk
Sunday June 7th, from noon to 6pm
It will be all over the Beacon Hill neighborhood. I will update with my specific spot when I know where it is. More info on the Art Walk here:http://www.beaconhillartwalk.org/thewalk.htm
This will be a display of my sculpture and drawings only. If you are more interested in my jewelry, the event at Downtown Crossing is the better recommendation.
Upcoming opportunities to see and purchase my work:
• Metalwerx open house and studio sale May 9th
50 Guinan Street, Waltham, MA
• I am participating in the SOWA Art Walk on May 16th and 17th
11am-6pm 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA.
Update: Thanks to all of you who came out to the MetalWerx open house and the Art Walk last week. They were fun events and it was great to meet new people and reconnect with others. Hope to see you all at future Art events.
23 January 2008
Exhibition: My work is currently featured alongside the excellent Miwha Oh and Lindsay Greenwald in the gallery at Metalwerx.
Hours are from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, or by appointment.
• New item in my etsy store - Baroque Lobster
• And you can read about the process of its making on my blog
Two upcoming past opportunities to see and purchase my work:
November 22nd, Noon to 4:00
50 Guinan Street, Waltham, MA
December 1st-6th, 10:00am-7:00pm
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA
5 November 2008
I've started a blog on Tumblr where you can see the things I'm working on right now:
Site Under Construction.
Check back often. More coming soon!
