Let's get to know our Members--Judy Parady

work in process from the Wall Jewelry series

Judy Parady started making jewelry at sixteen. Her fascination with making and creating turned into a necessity and a passion. This Passion is as much a part of her as breathing. She studied Jewelry Design and Silversmithing/Sculpture at the Georgia State University. She uses her knowledge from these studies to create jewelry, drawings, paintings and sculpture. One of these unique artworks are the “work in process.” The Dalton Gallery in Decatur, GA exhibited this work. One finds overtures of evolution in these creatures, creatures that form a spiral of life. Emotions of seeing without eyes, of touching with fragile translucent skin. 

I am interested in finding the code, the answers, that are contained in the elemental. I want to know what is the least amount of information needed to express a concept, or experience; what is the fundamental essence of this physical world. I use sculpture and painting to express this exploration. Current work attempts to visualize the world of subatomic particle physics.--Judy Parady

Judy Parady is the WCAGA’s current President. She served as the secretary from 2005 to 2007. She is also a member of the Georgia Goldsmiths’ Group and the Society of North American Goldsmiths. She has been a part of the Art scene in Georgia and Atlanta since the eighties.  She is currently teaching Jewelry Making at the Spruill Center For The Arts. 

For more information please visit her website.

Regards

Corlia

Last Post of 2011

November 2011 WCAGA Artshare

President's Letter (november)

I am exited to enter the new year. I wonder how will I be able to excel all that was achieved in 2011. It is important to know that you are not alone, there are wonderful talented women in the WCA that are willing to share and care. I agree with our President, Judy Parady when she says that the best way to take advantage of all the WCAGA have to offer is to participate.I am ending this year with sharing thoughts and pictures from Susan Ker-Seymer. She ran the Artshare Program. 

 

Recap for ArtShare , Autumn 2011.  

Perry's Drawings

"We had two events this fall that really brought the ArtShare experience to a new level. The first was the studio visit and gallery tour with Corrina Sephora-Mensoff in October that included a demonstration of the metal and forging work that she is known for, and a tour of Corrinas latest show, “Flowing as water” all at the Goat Farm.  It was an exciting view into the makings of a body of work, and in the context of opening night.

The second event in November was a wonderful ArtShare at the home of Ellen Filreis, that included a showing of work of several member artists, work of great diversity and depth and insightful discussion about the work. Thank you Ellen for hosting the group and showing your fascinating work."

-(Susan Ker-Seymer)

Maggie Bethel talking about her Photography

Corlia contemplating on her Painting

Corrina Sephora Mensoff working in her studio