Born in Toronto, Joan Chalmers is one of the greatest Canadian philanthropists and supporter of the arts...read more
Joan is recognized as a major patron of the arts and for me in particular, the crafts, which is why various traditional craft materials have been combined in this piece. An remarkable catalyst, Joan has always created a cohesive unity by her leadership.
sterling silver, damascene (24K gold, fine silver, copper, steel),
inlays of cocobola wood, 14K gold, silk, braided leather, lapis lazuli,
woven sea grass, sterling silver, onyx, antique glass beads, ceramic
16 x 32 cm (pendant: 7 x 5 cm) |
