Meg Black-Smith – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.
Hi, I’m Meg. I am a jeweler and work with sterling silver, gold (primarily as accents), gold-filled and other metals. I enjoy using all sorts of gemstones.

Describe how art is important to society.
Art invokes feelings of all sorts. I believe it helps people enjoy things as well as think about things. Art brings a lot of joy to people every day.

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
I really love making jewelry and playing with metal and stones. I sometimes lose myself in the process. While I did not think of myself as an artist for many years, belonging to the Auburn Gallery has helped me realize that I have a lot to offer.

Has your style changed over time?
Last month I sized an opal ring that I had made years ago for a client. Surprisingly, I couldn’t even remember making it, although I knew it was my work without a doubt. So, yes, it has.

Describe your dream project.
To make pieces with even more gemstones in them.

What superpower would you have and why?
I would love to be able to magically clean and polish my jewelry pieces without getting my hands dirty in the process. Oh, and that power just might include setting the stones magically, too.

___________

Read Meg’s previous interview here.

___________