Leslie Shershow, "All In, 2022"

Copper, aluminum, sterling silver, iridescent film, resin, fake pearls. Dimensions: 4.5” x 3” x .5” About the Artist: Leslie Shershow is a jeweler and teacher, whose projects explore themes of memory, nostalgia, longing, kitsch, and the souvenir. She received her BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and her MFA from San Diego State University. She has taught at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, New Mexico State University, and is currently a lecturer at San Diego State University and San Diego Community Education. Leslie has implemented various curatorial and personal projects, such as the Jewelry Generator (www.jewelrygenerator.com) and Hearts + Flowers Exhibition. Most recently, she has written for Metalsmith Magazine, and her work was selected for the 2021/2022 Schmuck Exhibition in Munich. www.leslieshershow.com