Georgia Magazine - November 2017 - 21

ed original quilts with geographic data that display local topography; Wind
Quilts use bits of ribbon to express maps of winds occurring in the Atlanta
area; Graffiti Quilts suggest an urban environment, as soft fabric creates the
illusion of concrete. Price: $950 to $5,000. bit.ly/jjquilt. 105 Sycamore Pl., Ste.
407A, Decatur; (404) 655-8405.
Kaye Smith showcases several of
her "wild" handmade hats.

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COURTESY KAYE SMITH

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doing 'my hats.'" Inspiration may have come from playing as a child with
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Atlanta artist Susan Saul has experiFor more information on tourism in
ence in several media, including printmakConyers-Rockdale call 1-800/CONYERS
ing, textiles, paper and mixed media.
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Settling on metalsmithing about 25 years
ago, she now does handcrafted jewelry,
such as earrings, cuffs and pendants. But
the influence of other art forms is still
there. A pair of earrings, for example, has a Susan Saul brings her experience in
woven pattern that recalls textiles. Saul has multiple media to her jewelry designs.
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taught jewelry design at the Spruill Center
for the Arts in Dunwoody since 1999. Price: $110 to $3,000; custom pieces
from $300. susansauldesign.com. Saul is the in-house jewelry designer at Aimée Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery, 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Ste. B, Decatur; (404) 371-0099. Her studio in Sandy Springs may be visited by appointment. (404) 255-6349.
Jane F. Garvey is a
freelance arts, travel, food
and wine writer from
Decatur.
November 2017

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