Tonight was one of those nights where I started dropping everything, got tired of yelling "Damnit!" every five minutes, and decided to stop metalsmithing for the night and just play online (I have learned when it's best to stop while you're ahead rather than ruining a piece). So, off to Etsy I went where I have been perusing the favorites of my favorites. Through Megan Auman, I re-discovered Arthur Hash. I had seen his work before, every time I would go to the bathroom at OCAC, it was there on the wall:


But somehow, it is different to re-discover him in this "realm" of the www's. I love his work, and his conceptualization of creating art that is affordable. I love the use of alternative materials and marvel at the graphics and ideas he comes up with. Brooches from shoes, graphic brooches, funky plastic bag bracelets, etc. It sounds redundant, but I LOVE IT. Here are some links:

Arthur Hash Website
Arthur Hash Etsy
The Art Escape Plan (blog)

Here are some favorites of mine:


Plastic Ring


Coffee Stain Brooch

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Cinder Block Brooch

Tea Drop Necklace (polyurethane and loose tea)

I've introduced Arthur Hash on here before....

Well, he is up to some new tricks with hydraulic presses and enamel. I absolutely love his new work and am not only impressed, but insanely jealous of his access to a laser cutter which can cut out dies like butter for him (as opposed to sitting and hacking one out with a spiral blade and saw, leaving a curly plastic mess). I am not quite as technology-inclined as Hash is, but I love seeing the new way in which he is using these techniques. His fabrication is always gorgeous and well-executed.

Head over to Arthur Hash's blog to find out more!!!

Arthur Hash is a well respected artist, designer, and metalsmith. I have just recently done a little trade with him and cannot wait to see what he makes with the materials I sent him. Arthur just posted a great blog today, kind of in response to the latest on Conceptual Metalsmithing. He brings about a lot of good points about the past being necessary, and that we should basically stop biting the hands that feed us. Head over to his blog, The Art Escape Plan, to have a look!