Jesse Mathes

Contemporary Jewelry and Metalwork

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Education

2004        M.F.A.          Metalsmithing and Jewelry                                                 Indiana University

2000        B.A.               Studio Art: Emphasis in Metalsmithing and Jewelry

                                      Business Management Minor                                            San Diego State University

Additional Education

2003        Silversmithing Workshop      Alan Scharff           Indiana University                          Bloomington, IN

2002        Hot Forging Workshop           Gary Nofke            Indiana University                          Bloomington, IN 

2000        Pewter Workshop                    Fred Fenster         San Diego State University           San Diego, CA

1999        Enameling Courses                 Roger Morris        Duncan of Jordonstone Univ.        Dundee, Scotland

1999        Stone Setting Workshop        Andrew Cooperman    San Diego State University   San Diego, CA  

Professional Experience

2005        Textile Techniques in Metal, Technical Assistant         Haystck School of Crafts         Deer Isle, ME

2004-05   Owner and operator of Gallery Mathes, a contemporary jewelry and fine craft gallery             Terre Haute, IN

2003-04   Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design I, S280, Assoc. Instructor     Indiana University               Bloomington, IN

2003        Textile Techniques in Metal, Studio Assistant                Penland School of Crafts           Penland, NC

2002-03   3-Dimensional Design, F101, Associate Instructor       Indiana University               Bloomington, IN

2001-02   3-Dimensional Design, F101, Graduate Assistant         Indiana University               Bloomington, IN 

2000-01   Metalsmithing Studio Lab Technician                              San Diego State University  San Diego, CA

1998-01   Gallery Sales Representative                                            Taboo Studio                            San Diego, CA

Lectures/Special Appearances

Alliance of the Swope Art Museum monthly meeting: Lecture on the influences and evolution of my work. Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN, June, 2004

Art Bites: Lecture accompanying quarterly luncheon, SoFA Gallery, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, April, 2004.

Icon Society Donor Recognition Event: Technical demonstration – How to Crochet Metal Wire, Indiana Historical Museum, Indianapolis, IN, November, 2003.

 Art Bites: Lecture accompanying quarterly luncheon, SoFA Gallery, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, January, 2002.

 Bibliography

Schick, Marjorie, 500 Necklaces: Contemporary Interpretations of a Timeless Form, New York: Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006, p. 7, 158, 307, 381.

Goring, Elizabeth , “Exhibition in Print 2006,” Metalsmith Magazine, volume 26, number 4, p. 35. 

Fisch, Arline M., Crocheted Wire Jewelry: Innovative Designs & Projects by Leading Artists New York: Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006, p. 28, 90, 111, 115, 116. 

Gollberg, Joanna, The Art & Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to Essential Techniques, New York: Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2006, p. 107 

Lopez, Ruth, “Don’t miss! Jesse Mathes at Lillstreet Art Center for Metals Arts Week,” Time Out Chicago, May 18-25, 2006, p. 69 

Faulkner, Tamara, “Jesse Mathes modeling her aluminum sculpture Elizabethan Rebato,” Chicago Reader, May 12, 2006, Section 2, p.23  

Chandler, Mary Voelz, “A Gleaming Exhibition,” Rocky Mountain News, Friday, February 24, 2006, Art Section. 

Graci, Nina, “The School of Fisch,” Lapidary Journal, September, 2005, cover, p. 20. 

Ramljak, Suzanne, “Protective Ornament: Dressed for Defense,” Metalsmith Magazine, Spring 2005 issue, volume 25, number 2, p.22. 

Clinkenbeard, Diann, “Mathes art exhibit opens Tuesday,” Tribune Star, Friday, September 17, 2004, D2. 

Le Van, Marthe, ed., 1000 Rings: Inspiring Adornments for the Hand, New York: Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2004, p.64 

Laskin, Stacey, “Two exhibits open at Waldron Arts Center,” Indiana Daily Student News, Monday, September 6, 2004. 

Tranberg, Dan, "Serious Metal: Gallery M," Angle Magazine: A Journal of Arts and Culture, June 2004, Vol.1, No.14. 

West, Kehla, "Sculpture student receives prestigious art honor.  Two Elizabethan inspired sculptures garner national award," Indiana Daily Student, Tuesday, April 1, 2003, pg. 1 & 14. 

Mullins, Kevin, "Swope Art Museum serves as host of Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition," Tribune-Star, Friday, September 20, 2002, D7. 

Hinnefeld, Steve, "Bloomington's National Society of Arts and Letters select young artist winners," Hoosier Times, Sunday, April 14, 2002, E1. 

Fisch, Arline M., Textile Techniques in Metal: for jewelers, sculptors, and textile artists, New York: Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2001, p. 159 

Hoffmeyer, Dean, "All that glitters," Richmond Times- Dispatch, Friday, March 2, 2001, C5.