Catherine Butler

“My Swiggles series of earrings took on a new twist awhile back when I realized that the wire was perfect for writing in script.  I started creating humorous pairings of words, or splitting words into two to create secret messages on the wearer’s ears.  Because of the current climate of the acceptance of misogyny, racism, disrespect, and lies, I needed a larger palette to express my concerns. I have expanded my format to necklaces. Shown here are the first iterations of a new series.”

Diversity is Welcome Here
aluminum
$240

Respect
aluminum
$160

This is What a Feminist Looks Like
aluminum
$280

To purchase a piece from this exhibition, please contact us at (440) 205-1770.

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Catherine Butler received her BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1981 where she studied with John Paul Miller.  For decades, Catherine Butler’s spunky work has been bringing delight to those it adorns and spicing up their lives and interactions.  In addition to making her work she has taught Metals and been interim Gallery Director at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, taught and run education programs at Heights Arts, and currently teaches art at Laurel School. Her work is included in the Danner Foundation's Die Neue Sammlung (one of the foremost collections of
contemporary and 20th century jewelry in the world), which is permanently housed in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany. She exhibits in local, national and international venues and is the recipient of two Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowships.  catherinebutlerjewelry.com