Come celebrate with Maria Fomich and her sister Allison as they kick off the opening of Adorn and Conquer, (http://www.adornandconquer.com) the newest jewelry gallery on Magazine St. in New Orleans! The after hours event will be held Wednesday December 7, 2011 from 5:30 – 8:30, inside 2038 Magazine Street in the upstairs loft.
Maria Fomich’s talent has not gone unnoticed locally. A local by heart and birth she pulls inspiration from the beauty she finds in nature, design, positivity, and culture. Whimsical in form, her work is expressive and often depicts a story of growth. Using traditional metalsmithing techniques from sweat soldering to cold joining she transforms raw mixed metals into art for the body. Her works are unique and inviting whether architectural or a direct impression of nature. Every year her work evolves into a more refined and cohesive collection than the year before; encouraging exploration and further growth as an artist.
Maria Fomich is an active member of the local arts community, and recently has joined the respected artist CO-OP in New Orleans, the Rhino Gallery. You may have seen her unique work at various New Orleans art markets and street fairs over the last few years. She has shown her metalwork at Jazz Fest and presented her work earlier this year at the prestigious American Craft Council Baltimore show. She was also a recipient of a Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Grant in 2008. Maria Fomich’s handmade jewelry gallery Adorn and Conquer will be a unique and unforgettable addition to Magazine St.
Maria Fomich has a metalsmithing degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Her sister Allison Fomich has a BFA sculpture degree from Maryland Institute College of Art and her MFA from Edinboro University of PA. This trained artist sister team has collaborated on the Tigerlillyshop line of preserved botanical jewelry over the last 4 years. (http://tigerlillyshop.com/) This line will also be offered at the gallery.
The loft gallery is upstairs in the same storefront of UP/Unique Products, the environmentally friendly retail gallery. Pop in after work and cross off the rest of your Holiday gift list.
You’ll have first pick from Maria’s gorgeous jewelry and browse fresh designs from the Tigerlillyshop line. Get some men’s accessories from Dreadnought Workshop, beautiful graphic jewelry by Yummy and Company, and feather accessories and headbands from Design By Night among other quality handmade artisan pieces!
Light refreshments and drinks will be served at this festive holiday shopping event. Please come out and see what this fresh space has to offer! Shop local, shop handmade! Fa, la, la!
Facebook event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/222198264520435/
Adorn and Conquer Website: http://www.adornandconquer.com
Facebook Fan page : https://www.facebook.com/pages/AdornConquer/111613392245643
