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UPCOMING EXHIBITION: Calliope

Lisa & Scott Cylinder present A Brass Bestiary – Art Jewelry Under the Big Top

Calliope

Lisa & Scott Cylinder

Opening Reception: September 5th | 5-8pm

Closing Reception:October 3rd | 5-8pm

Artist Talk by Lisa & Scott Cylinder | September 5th @ 6:30pm

Lisa and Scott Cylinder are nationally acclaimed studio jewelers and educators whose narrative-driven, mixed-media work has captivated audiences since 1998. Known for their masterful use of found objects and unconventional materials, the Cylinders blend storytelling, wit, and technical prowess in every piece. As co-founders of Chickenscratch Jewelry, they’ve exhibited internationally and taught at esteemed institutions such as Tyler School of Art and the National College of Art & Design in Dublin.

Calliope symbolizes their convergence of concepts and imagery taken from Greek Mythology, the Circus, and Carousels. Emphasizing fantastical creatures composed of brass wind instruments combined with their fabrications, the works are irreverent, metaphorical, and playful, evoking notions of youthful wonder and discovery. This fantastical collection will feature one-of-a-kind brooches, necklaces, and sculptural objects —each piece invites viewers into a world of invention, where craftsmanship becomes performance.

More about the Exhibition

STILL ON VIEW: Material Memory

Catch the exhibition before it comes down!

Material Memory: Twisted Lines, Rooted Forms

Lisa Belsky & Barbara Straussberg

July 26 – September 18th

Closing Reception: September 5th | 5-8pm

Artist Talks: September 5th @ 6:30pm

At the heart of this exhibition is a deep respect for natural materials and traditional techniques—fiber, clay, paper—and their potential to carry meaning. The exhibition explores themes of memory, transformation, and female lineage through two distinct yet resonant material practices.Both artists approach their mediums with an experimental spirit shaped by personal histories and translate that into layered forms that reveal and conceal, collapse and endure. Their parallel experience of maternal loss (both artists lost their mothers in recent years) weaves through their newest work, and creates a poignant dialogue between structure and surrender, processing grief and growth.

Current Exhibitions

THANK YOU

for attending our August First Friday

It was a great night of community & art- thank you for joining us!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 1 for a compelling lineup of talks during our opening reception. Barbara Straussberg and Lisa Belsky, featured in Material Memory: Twisted Lines, Rooted Forms, shared deeply personal insights into their creative processes. Following them, curators Kate Dannenberg and Ellyse Bendillo from Night Shift Studio offered a conversation about In Motion and the considerations behind shaping such a dynamic kinetic jewelry exhibition

In Motion & Material Memory Artist Talks now on our website

Watch them now below

We’re excited to share that the artist and curator talks from our August 1 First Friday Opening Reception are now available online! You can now dive into the creative processes behind our two current exhibitions:

Barbara Straussberg and Lisa Belsky offer intimate insights into their work featured in “Material Memory: Twisted Lines, Rooted Forms”, which explores memory, transformation, and female lineage through fiber, clay, handmade paper, and archival imagery.

Kate Dannenberg and Ellyse Bendillo of Night Shift Studio guide viewers through the conceptual journey of “In Motion: Jewelry That Plays Back,” a kinetic jewelry invitational that brings movement and interaction into wearable art.

These talks complement the visual experience of both exhibitions and are a must-see for anyone curious about artistic inspiration, material experimentation, and the thoughtful curation behind these compelling shows.

Watch the Artist Talks

An Exclusive Jewelry Preview: Fine Works by Barbara Heinrich Coming This November

Make an appointment now – spots are limited!

Join us for a rare opportunity to meet the internationally acclaimed jeweler Barbara Heinrich in a private, one-on-one appointment. Experience her newest collection, inspired by the vivid colors and natural forms of Sri Lanka, including luminous seaweed-inspired designs. Work directly with Barbara to explore her full collection or transform your own gemstones into bespoke creations.

Whether you’re selecting a timeless piece or commissioning something bespoke, this intimate experience with one of America’s master jewelers is not to be missed. Appointments are limited —email us to book by October 5, 2025. If scheduled times don’t work, we can accommodate other requests with advance notice.

Schedule an Appointment

GLG Tote Bags Now Available

Get yours at the gallery for $18

A Peek into Calliope

CETUS (Sea Serpent) Necklace | Lisa & Scott Cylinder | 2025 | Vintage brasswind tubes, sterling silver, brass, tagua nut, enamel paint, nylon, mica powder. Necklace: Sterling silver. Fabricated, carved and cast. | Necklace: 17″ Pendant: 7″ x 1.5″ x 1″

FLYING TIGER Brooch/Necklace/Object | Lisa & Scott Cylinder | 2025 | Vintage brasswind tubes, vintage saxophone part, brass, sterling silver, vitreous enamel on copper, enamel paint, epoxy resin, vinyl. Necklace: Stainless steel, sterling silver, enamel paint. Stand: Hand carved oak, enamel paint, brass, nickel solver. Fabricated, enameled, cast & carved. | Brooch/Pendant: 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 0.5″ Necklace: 20.75″ Total: 9″ x 6.5″ x 3.25″

ANURA (Frog) Necklace | Lisa & Scott Cylinder | 2024 | Vintage brasswind tubes, brass, vitreous enamel on copper, epoxy resin, enamel paint, aventurine beads, vinyl. Necklace: aventurine and brass. Fabricated, cast, enameled and strung. | Necklace: 19.5″ Pendant: 4.25″ x 4″ x 0.75″