ARTIST UPDATE
LINDA KAYE-MOSES JEWELRY DESIGNER Interview by Harryet Candee Photography by Evan J. Soldinger
Harryet Candee: What
have you been
up to lately? Linda Kaye-Moses: Since we last spoke a few years ago, I’ve continued to work in my studio. Of course, during that time period, the pandemic eliminated the shows at which I had been exhibiting, but I still wanted to prepare for their eventual reinstatement. So, I kept at it, making a number of major neckpieces, and one major piece, that included a neckpiece, a pair of earrings, a ring, and a stab bound book, containing an original poem,“This Thing Called Spring”. I also worked on two (count ‘em, two) novels, and have been slogging through the process of finding an agent to walk me through the publishing world. I’ve been a bit busy. During the past several years, I have had work accepted in several major exhibitions, including: 2018 “Under Fire 2”, Enamel Guild Northeast, Krikorian Gallery, Worcester, MA. (an international exhibition of objets using vitreous enamels; 2020, Makers and Mentors: The Art and Life of Snow Farm, Fuller Craft Museum, featuring instructors who taught at Snow Farm; 36 •MAY 2022 THE ARTFUL MIND
The New England Craft Program over the course of its history. I taught there for 13 years (I was invited to show my Neckpiece and Enclosure, “Babl”, in this exhibition; 2022, “Superbly Sintered”, International conference exhibition; Association of Metal Clay Arts Worldwide (My neckpiece, “Les Fleurs de l’Age d’Or” was selected for this competitive exhibition); 2022, “Cell Full/Filled: Cloisonné as a Voice”, The Enamelist Society membership exhibition (My fibula, “Watching my Heart” was included in this exhibition). Most recently my neckpiece “Acilius Pied Alonge” was accepted in the upcoming August exhibition, “Alchemy 6”, an international exhibition curated by The Enamelist Society. Linda, yes, you have been quiet busy. How was your recent jewelry exhibit this past March with Paradise City Arts Festival in Marlborough, Massachusetts? There’s another one coming up in May, in Northampton— always fun to attend, and you will be there, as well. I have done every one of the Marlborough shows since they first began and I thrilled to say that this was the most successful one ever. The collectors
came and they brought home some of my most important pieces. It was so gratifying to know that they had been waiting out these difficult times, dreaming of coming back to this show and anticipating owning some of my work. I hear you revamped your exhibit booth to celebrate your return? I redid my booth many years ago to try to keep everything neutral, except the jewels. I felt bored, because I am a colorist, in my jewels and in my fiber art. After going through these very stressful few years, I made a decision that, when I showed up at the 2021 Northampton Paradise City Show, the booth would reflect my celebration of ‘being back”. Screw being cool, suave, and neutral—I loved being in that ‘room’ for the few days of both, the NoHo show and then, the Marlborough show. The crowd loved it— especially my collectors. And back in your studio, has there been anything new you have come up with that may have been a reaction, or result of COVID days?
