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wearable art awards CRAFTBOSTON AWARD WINNERS Spring 2012. A C ELEBRATION OF A RTISTRY 2012 Patrick R. Benesh-Liu 12 ORNAMENT 36.2.2012 E very year, wearable artists around the United States are awarded for their efforts in pushing the medium. For 2012, Ornament would like to recognize some of these artists, and bring them to the attention of our readership. At the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Valerie Hector was awarded Best in Jewelry for her outstanding beadwork. Metal artist Wendy Stevens received the Eric Berg Prize for Excellence in Metal for her impeccable metal purses. Starr Hagenbring, who crafts elaborate handpainted coats, was awarded Ornament MagazineÕs own prize for Excellence in Art to Wear. At the Washington Craft Show, Jaclyn Davidson, whose steel jewelry is evocative of wrought-iron gates, was given Best in Show. At Craftboston Spring, Myung Urso, who produces paper jewelry using Korean papermaking techniques, received the Award of Excellence in Jewelry. Mary DonaldÕs plastic jewelry, imitative of organic substances, was recognized with the Award of Distinction in Jewelry. Beryl Schmid, a weaver who creates luminous scarves, was given the Award of Distinction in Fiber Wearable, and Chunghie Lee, bojagi superstar and creator of diaphanous garments, received the DirectorÕs Choice Award in Fiber Wearable. With the Smithsonian Craft Show, jeweler Namu ChoÕs intricate metalwork, composed of fused gold and silver, was given the Exhibitors Choice Silver Award. Kathleen Dustin, a maestro in polymer clay jewelry and purses, received the prestigious Gold Award. In recognition of innovations in the use of glass in his jewelry, Donald Friedlich was awarded Ornament MagazineÕs Excellence in Jewelry. At the American Craft Council Baltimore Show, Reiko Ishiyama won an Award of Excellence for her subtle, delicate silver jewelry. Juanita Girardin, who produces sumptuous clothing, often in palettes of grays and black, with her signature red tabs, also received an Award of Excellence in recognition of her booth design. And at the American Craft Exposition, Biba Schutz was given the Show DirectorÕs Award. Her metalwork uses wire to create both basketry and jewelry. Each of these artists, and many more deserve such appreciation for their tireless work in the creation of beauty. Ornament salutes these award winners of 2012, and looks forward to celebrating the achievements of more artisans in 2013.