Elements of StyleThe Sculptural Jewelry of Linda MacNeil

Elements of Style The Sculptural Jewelry

of Linda MacNeil

Schantz GallerieSco n t e m po r a r y g l a s s

Floral Necklace and Earrings 20066” diameteracid polished clear glass laminated to mir-rored glass · white diamond pave · polished 18k white gold · rhodium plated

Essential Flower Brooch Series 20073¾ x 2 x ⅜”

acid polished gray, blue, purple and clear transparent glass laminated to mirrored glass · black and cream opaque ·

vitrolite glass · diamond details · polished 18k white gold

Linda MacNeil's creations are important works of art that also happens to be wearable. Beginning with drawings and the elemental materials of gold, platinum, precious gemstones and glass, MacNeil meticulously sculpts intricate contemporary forms, reaching the highest technical and aesthetic standards and evoking a timeless beauty. Her unique dialog between color, form and material is what makes these fascinating works of art. MacNeil’s genius lies within the integration of essentials of art and design, architecture and nature, while acknowledging the traditions of jewelry created by Lalique, Cartier and ancient Egyptian craftsmen.

We are honored and delighted to represent the art of Linda MacNeil at Schantz Galleries.

Jim Schantz and Kim Saul2010

Linda MacNeil’s metal-and-glass sculpture and jewelry has been acquired by several prestigious museums, among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan; and the Mint Museum of Craft and Design, Charlotte, NC. In addition, MacNeil’s artistic accomplishments have been recognized by both the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Although she has worked in various formats, including sculpture, windows, and architectural installations, jewelry has been the mainstay of her career. MacNeil applies the same love of material, technical precision, and clarity of form to all her work, while meeting the additional challenge of wearability in her jewelry.

"I am greatly influenced by Rene Lalique’s jewelry, especially ancient Egyptian art to art nouveau and the art deco periods. My challenge is to make jewelry that is significant and completely my own. Only time will tell." ~ Linda MacNeil

Brooch Series 20052½ x ⅝ x ½” acid polished mirrored transparent, orange and lavender polished black vitrolite glass · diamond detail · polished 14k yellow gold

Elements Neckpiece 20056½” diameter

polished multi-colored mirror and acid pol-ished clear glass · diamond details ·

14k yellow gold

Lucent Lines Necklace 20083 x ⅞ x ⅜” polished clear glass and mirror · laminated aqua-blue and black vitrolite · white diamonds · polished 14k white gold

“I intend to create a free flowing orbit of elements, using form and color to emphasize the contrast

within the geometry of each design.

The methods of attachment have becomea texture, made obvious, in subtle if

sometimes prominent ways.” ~LM

Brooch Series 20052¾ x ½ x ½”

polished cream and black vitrolite · acid polished mirrored clear glass.

rubies · polished 14k white gold

purple transparent · light purple vitrolite

yellow and bright green transparent · yellow vitrolite

blue transparent · light blue vitrolite

bright green and yellow transparent · yellow vitrolite

gray transparent glass, clear, cream · black vitrolite

Earrings 20082½ x ⅜ x ¼”

polished transparent blue glass · acid polished clear glass · white round

diamond details · polished platinum

Earrings 20092⅝” long x 9/16” wide

white diamond details and polished 14k white gold

Mesh Necklace 2009pendant: 2½” x 2⅜” x ½”chain length: 17½”acid polished light brown and clear glass · white diamonds · polished 14k white gold.

Mirrored Glass Necklace2005

pendant: 2½ x ¾ x ¼”acid polished pink and clear

mirrored glass · white diamonds · polished 14k yellow gold

“It is as much an aesthetic process as it is pure work to arrive at a finished necklace."

~LM

Bouquet EditionFloral Necklace 2008pendant: 4” necklace: 7” diameterdiameteracid polished, cast, green-amber pate de verre glass laminated to mirrored glass · polished 18k yellow gold

Vitrolite Necklace 2008

2 x ½ x ¼”polished opaque glass; black and

ivory · white round diamond detail · polished 14k white gold

Vitrolite Earringsblack and ivory vitrolite ·

white diamond detail · 14k white gold

Mirrored Glass Necklace20051⅝ x 2⅜ x ¼” (pendant)acid polished aqua, blue, purple, polished clear mirrored glass · white diamonds · polished 14k yellow gold

I believe that plant life and the natural world contain the ultimate perfection of design

and function.~LM

back cover:Bouquet Edition

Floral Necklace 20097” diameter

acid polished shades of purple, light gray and cobalt blue transparent glass, lami-nated to mirrored glass · polished 18k yellow goldt

Bouquet Edition Floral Necklace, 2008 6” diameter

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