Jewelry - Now available online at Quirk gallery!

 My "His and Hers" brooches are now available for sale online in the shop at Quirk Gallery!

Stoked! They're working to put more work from Quirk represents into the online store daily, so check it out!

"His and hers" Brooches 

Update: one of my Heirloom quilted necklaces is now in the shop as well! check it out!

Heirloom Necklace #3

Jewelry - Quirky Love!

Love the super sweet ladies at Quirk Gallery!

Here's their post about my new work on their blog

New Work from Mari Foster

They have been so supportive and excited about my work since I first walked in on a First Friday wearing my "Letters" pin! If you are in Richmond check them out on Broad Street! 

In other news, I dropped off Heirloom Necklace Two at Try-Me yesterday for 1708 Gallery's Lucky 21 Auction on April 9th! 

From the website:

"The Auction artwork will be on view at Try-me beginning with 

the opening reception on Friday, April 1st from 6 to 9 p.m. 

The artwork can also be viewed Monday, April 4th - Thursday, April 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. 

The Auction gala will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 9th from 7 to 10 p.m."

I'd love for my Richmond friends to go by and see it before the Auction, pictures don't do the detailing justice!

Thanks for reading!

Jewelry - 2 new pieces, now at Quirk gallery!

These two new necklaces are now available at Quirk Gallery!

Tell me what you think!

Jewelry - Heirloom Series, Necklace Two

Project - Button Libraries and Quilted Jewelry Part 2

 

that just happened.

Last week I began the arduous and insane task of organizing my vast button collection. I got it into my head to make a sort of card catalog of all my buttons in empty cigar boxes so I could easily sort through and see what I have as needed. I spent 4 days just getting yellow, red and purple sewn onto cards (reusing our Christmas cards that never got sent out...oops) 

I have a long ways to go, as I have approximately 4 times the amount of these colors in white, brown and black buttons, not to mention all the metallics and random other bits. It's going to take forever! but it will look puuurty.

On another note, I'm participating in an auction benefit show called Lucky 21 being put on by 1708 Gallery in Richmond, VA that opens April 1, 2011, with an auction gala on April 9. The show will take place at the Try-Me art center on West Main Street.

Using some fabulous vintage quilt pieces my Mom gave me for my birthday this year, I made a second quilted necklace to put in the show this year, here are some progress shots and a taste of the final piece! I spent the last 3 days pulling 10 hours straight  each, embroidering till my fingers nearly fell off. Sorry the pics don't do it justice and the colors are off! The fabrics are not as pink as they look.

the Walter has claimed my workspace.

 

What do you think?

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Jewelry - Small Wonder

"Just in time for the holidays, Small Wonder is an invitational exhibition of small works by some of the region’s most sought-after artists. Finish your holiday shopping at the closing reception and find out the winner of the raffle. Enjoy hot chocolate, baked goods and receive free gift wrapping for your purchased artwork.

Whether adding to your personal collection or looking for a meaningful holiday gift, with such a diverse range of media and artistic styles, Small Wonder has a little something for everyone. Proceeds support the exhibiting artists and 1708 Gallery’s exhibitions and programs."

Hey all you Richmonders! Check out 1708 gallery's annual show, Small Wonder, opening Friday, November 19th - December 18th ! I have a piece in the show, along with some other fabulous artists, so go check it out! 

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Mari Fray Foster

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themarifoster@gmail.com

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EDUCATION              

                                Virginia Commonwealth University

                                 Bachelors of Fine Arts Dec 2009

                                 Major: Craft and Material Studies

                                Focus: Metals and Studio Jewelry    

RELATED COURSES   

Jewelry                                   Jewelry I, Casting and Forging, Enameling Techniques

Metalsmithing                       Metals I, Fabrication and Hollowware, Advanced Hollowware

Other                                       3d Printing /Scanning, Rubber Mold Making and Plastic Casting, Blogging, Packaging and Assembly, Textiles I

EXHIBITION RECORD

2011                                       Lucky 21, 1708 Gallery at Try-Me, Richmond, VA

2010                                        Small Wonder, 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA

2010                                        Home is Where the Art Is, 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA

2010-Present                          Quirk Represents, Quirk gallery, Richmond, VA

2009                                        Small Wonder, 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA

2009                                        Uncommon Denominator, VCU Commons Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

2009                                        VCU Student Display, American Craft Council Show, Baltimore, MD

2008-09                                   Sleight of Hand, Gallery 5, Richmond, VA

2008                                        Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Anderson Gallery, Richmond, VA

AWARDS

2010                                        CCCD Windgate Fellowship Nominee

PUBLICATIONS

2010                                        VCU  Ink Magazine Issue 3 – Featured Artist

                                       

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE       

Sept -Dec 2009                     Curator  Uncommon Denominator, VCU Commons Gallery, Richmond, VA              

Sept -Dec 2009                      Intern Anthropologie, Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, VA                           

       

                                                 Created components for window and merchandising displays

                                                 Worked with other interns and Visuals Coordinator and Manager to

                                         produce displays and concepts sent from the corporate office

       

May -Aug 2008                       Intern Northeast Bible Church Youth Group, Garden Ridge, TX                           

                                                  Cultivated relationships with and mentored high-school students

                                                  Produced promotional design work for church events

                                                  Lead small and large group discussion,

                                                  Collaborated with other interns to coordinate events and activities

     

   Portfolio and work samples available on request.