Harriete Estel Berman: a colorful visit with the reigning empress of tin

Visits the studio of Harriete Estel Berman in San Mateo, California. She uses printed tin as a ready-made raw material in her jewellery, installations and objects, collecting decorated tin from all sources, and deconstructing tin boxes for re-use, which satisfies her long-term commitment to social r...

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Published in:Metalsmith 2009-01, Vol.29 (1), p.18-19
Main Author: Gans, Jennifer Cross
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:Visits the studio of Harriete Estel Berman in San Mateo, California. She uses printed tin as a ready-made raw material in her jewellery, installations and objects, collecting decorated tin from all sources, and deconstructing tin boxes for re-use, which satisfies her long-term commitment to social responsibility. This has also inspired pieces on the education system, advertising for national brands, and garden water use.
ISSN:0270-1146