Each month at VAIN Ballard we unveil new works of art by featured jewelers. This month we are proud to present the antique inspired creations of VAIN’s own Aran Galligan, with an opening reception this Saturday, August 8th from 6pm-9pm as part of Ballard’s Second Saturday Art Walk.
Smokey Quartz Earrings
Aran graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000 with a BFA in metals. In 2006 she was accepted into the Core Fellowship Program at Penland School of Crafts. Her work was included 500 Enameled Objects, and has been part of several exhibitions throughout the U.S.
Perforated Steel Cufflinks
Aran, in her own words: “Antique tableware, textiles, and jewelry inspire my openwork series. Antiques have the ability to reflect a culture that is no longer accessible to us and often lends only part of the whole story”.
White Enameled Brooch
“These objects can at once capture something from the past and tap into a broader collective unconscious, giving antique styles and patterns a unique power all their own. The openwork series examines the passage of time and the impact of history”.
xo,
VAIN Ballard
For more info about Aran’s creations, check out her website at www.arangalligan.com. And as if copious amounts of gorgeous jewelry wasn’t reason enough to come down, we’ve got Lukie2Pence rocking the banjo starting at 8pm! 5401 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle