Blair brings 35 years experience of silversmithing to Glen Echo Park as founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery and Studio 2: Hot metal. An award winning artist, represented by thirty+ galleries throughout North America, Blair has shown her work in one-woman shows as well as juried fine craft shows. Previous awards include a Canadian grant for The Works, a public installation of her framed wearable art and a NICHE award for her one-of-a-kind eyewear. Following the trajectory as a metal artist she opened Blair Originals Gallery and founded the Wetaskiwin Silversmith Guild where she was the primary instructor.
Taking silversmithing to a new level, Blair’s framed wearable art represents personal journeys by telling a story with metal and precious stones. These works are more than jewelry having a depth of content often dealing with themes of social justice, spiritual awareness, and women’s issues.
Blair is married to her best friend, Bryan and they have one son, Daniel, an artist, writer, and web developer. Bryan and Blair live in Silver Spring, MD.
Blair loves to introduce the art form to others by sharing her knowledge and her studios. Classes are informal and fun and include basic silversmithing techniques, intermediate learning, and explores multiple techniques in this time honored craft.
Stop by and view an ongoing show of her works at Silverworks Studio and Gallery open to the public.
Blair 1989
When The Silver Speaks: Stories in Wearable Art
Haul Water, Carry Sticks
Depicting all Women
Necklace
Silver, Blister Pearl, Bead Pearls, Garnet
The Fifth Element: Stories in Wearable Art
Roots So Deep
Where we come from.
Pendant
Silver, Boulder Opal, Peach Moonstone, Pink Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Moonstone
Captured in Time: History We Wear
Brood XIX: Minding Your Muse
Pendant
Silver, Cicada wings, Peridot, Moonstone
Previously shown in these galleries:
Collections, Edmonton Alberta Canada,
Seldom Seen, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Del Mano, Pasadena, California
Virginia Brier, San Francisco California
Rubaiyat, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Onyx, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Caelin Artworks, Wetaskiwin, Alberta Canada
Blair Originals, Wetaskiwin, Alberta Canada
...and many more over the years.
Wearable PINK: Stories of Survival
More To Life
Sterling Silver, Rose Quartz, Beach Glass, Moonstone
5 Years of SilverWorks: A Celebration of Techniques.
A Day At The Beach
Sterling Silver, Beach Glass
Blair in SilverWorks Studio 1
Synesthetica
Senorita
Sterling Silver, Moonstone
Roots So Deep