Sarah Chapman, Metalsmith

Sarah Chapman is a metalsmith based in Chicago who makes intricate jewelry out of silver, copper, brass and gold. She burnishes the metals with a patina to give her work a specific look, and found objects or semi-precious stones distinguish her pieces as Sarah Chapman originals.

Chapman’s work can be found in retail stores across the Midwest, and her pieces have an industrial yet delicate feel that stand out from the pack. One of her distinctive necklaces resembles a sleek, stylized Slinky, dotted with pieces of silver. A bracelet incorporates silver rings, burnished gold and a pearl clasp that mesmerizes due to its juxtaposition to the metalwork.

Sarah was the 2007 Lakeshore Arts Festival winner for Best Jewelry and we are thrilled that she will be returning to the 2008 festival!