08/07/2026
https://www.amitygallery.org/2026/08/06/craftsmans-journey/
Artist's Reception - Saturday September 5 - 5-7 pm
The September Exhibit at the Amity Gallery, “A Craftsman’s Retrospective" This exhibit showcases the work of Jacques Hemsi, a local artist and member of the Chardavogne group. He has been making and selling his Jewelry for over 55 years. The exhibit will show all the many steps involved in the creation of making a new piece of jewelry including the casting process he taught himself in order to reproduce each piece. Also shown will be the process of designing and constructing a piece in silver, then making a mold, and setting gems all the way to a finished piece.
For this show, Jacques Hemsi selected a few pieces representing different periods of creativity, from over his 850 jewelry designs. His approach to making jewelry has been influenced by the sensitivity resulting from his spiritual quest. His original designs have been well-known at prestigious juried craft fairs since 1976 and a number of craft shops around the country.
Title: A Craftsman’s Journey: 50 Years of Work in JewelryDate: Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 27Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4pmAmity Gallery110 Newport Bridge Road, War…