Brittany Søndberg

New Blog @ WordPress

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:35:00 +0000

Greetings my few and hopefully faithful followers! I am moving this blog to a new home at WordPress, not sure why, I just felt the need for a change. Maybe this change will invigorate my blogging momentum. Please join me and follow my words at http://www.copperchameleon.wordpress.com

Thank you!!! xoxo

100 FOR 100

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:38:00 +0000

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

100 original works by 100 local artists for $100 a piece.

Who: Center for Visual Artists

What: "100 for 100" Exhibit and Sale. All proceeds sustain the CVA education programs and gallery exhibitions.

Where: CVA Gallery - 200 Davie Street - 2nd Floor Greensboro Cultural Center

When: Friday May 6th 6:00-9:00 (preview admission for $5 from 6-7:30, after 7:30 FREE admission)

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Enter code Spring15 for 15% off your purchase!

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0000

New website http://www.copperchameleon.com

Spotlight on Good Clean Fun Life OCMD & Delmarva

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Copper Chameleon

Brittany Sondberg

brittanysondberg@copperchameleon.com

http://www.copperchameleon.com

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Brittany Søndberg received a BFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University in 2004. In 2005 she established a studio, built a website and started a jewelry & metal design company, Copper Chameleon. In 2008, upon moving with her husband, back to North Carolina, she became a full time artist. She has since expanded her studio, which is now located at Lyndon Street Artworks in downtown Greensboro.

Having studied under such acclaimed artists as Bob Ebendorf and Linda Darty, among others, Brittany complicates the traditional notion of jewelry by juxtaposing bold enamel hues with the simple appeal of minimalist forms. She adds touches of an antiquarian aesthetic to create work that is at once daring and accessible. Her work can be found in a variety of boutiques and galleries along the East Coast.

Along with running a successful company, Brittany teaches workshops in copper enameling and jewelry fabrication at Sawtooth School of Visual Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. She also teaches jewelry classes at The Center for Visual Artists in Downtown Greensboro and also offers private lessons out of her studio at Lyndon Street. Additionally, Brittany serves The Center for Visual Artists both as a board member and as a member of the exhibition committee.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Inspiration comes from my lifelong interest in fashion design coinciding with my love of danish modern and minimalist forms and elements. Occasionally I incorporate components with a well worn, aged or antiquarian aesthetic. The combination creates a balance between my appetite for modernity and affection for ancestral relics. The unexpected compatibility between the three motivations allows me to explore and create exclusive heirloom works containing emotion, material appreciation and contemporary faddism.

I work heavily in recycled sterling silver and copper. I very often incorporate vitreous enamel in my designs as a focal point, exclusive theme or as embellishment. I have used ebony and other rare species of wood, bezel setting them to showcase their natural artistry. Faceted cabochons, which are not all that easy to come by are my absolute favorite. Especially as opaque semi precious stones, the faceting is subtly formal and unexpectedly beautiful. Feathers have created a space in my work in there own right, feminine and dramatic, they contrast beautifully with matted enamels and simple settings. They are at their best when barely brushing the collar bone, the tail of an earring easily moving when you turn your head. The materials I use and the designs I create combined with the personal experience of wearing my collection constantly allows me to state that the jewelry I create is flattering and comfortable, bold and yet completely accessible.

I strive to make jewelry and other "objets d'art" that will be passed on to subsequent generations, connecting the future wearer with the past from which it came. A simple and romantic tradition to connect ancestors over lifetimes. I hope to be the creator of such treasures while simultaneously challenging the limits of what jewelry and adornment can be.

BUSINESS MISSION

Copper Chameleon jewelry, designed and created by metals artist Brittany Søndberg, is made using unique enamels, stones, and responsibly sourced or 100% recycled precious metals. Custom work always available, wholesale orders and other adventurous opportunities sought constantly. All pieces are completely hand crafted in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Ocean City Maryland & Delmarva | Nightlife, Entertainment, Events, Live Music Photos | Good Clean Fun Life.

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Ocean City Maryland & Delmarva | Nightlife, Entertainment, Events, Live Music Photos | Good Clean Fun Life.

Quirk Gallery - Enamel Plate ribbon necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:56:00 +0000

Quirk Gallery - Enamel Plate ribbon necklace

Be the best gift giver of them all with Copper Chameleon Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:41:00 +0000

With the Holidays somehow already upon us once again, you may be asking yourself..."how can I really get the most bang for my buck while also being the best gift giver of all?"

The answer you will find lies with local artists. Not only do you support your local economy this way, but the thought behind picking out a one of a kind, possibly customized piece of artwork will totally impress the recipient.
Another pair of slippers from Target or this...

The size of the box may be smaller, but the fashion and fun far exceeds the fuzzy feet.
NEW SINGLE BOWL NECKLACE AVAILABLE NOW!
You pick the colors, 1 for each side. Shown in Russet Brown and Peacock Blue with a gunmetal chain. Color samples below. Sterling silver and yellow gold-filled chain also available. Only $42!!!

www.copperchameleon.com, www.brittanysondberg.com

Marcia Anne Macdonald 1958-2010

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:42:00 +0000

Marcia Anne Macdonald
December 10, 1958 - July 21, 2010

The Green Hill Center for NC Art hosted a really wonderful memorial service for Marcia Macdonald yesterday. There was an exhibit of her truly awesome work along with sketches, insights and works in progress.
It was an amazing event, so many people from all walks of life were there to honor her. There were lots of tears, but laughs as well. Her friends, sister, mother, husband Steve, teacher Jim Gallucci and a student from her workshops all took their turns delivering excellent eulogies. I was immensely moved by her mothers words both maternally sensitive but also her ability to interject humor, which Marcia would have enjoyed. Also her husband, not thinking he would be able to get through what he had planned to say, spoke beautifully of Marcia, of their love story and of their goofy and tender moments alike.
I really wish I had the opportunity to know her much sooner and for much longer than I did. However I seriously appreciate that I was able to call her a friend and will continue to be inspired and motivated by her lasting memory and energy, that will no doubt stay with me forever.

"It's not the length of life, but depth of life" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

This image is of a collaborative necklace over 50 metalsmiths created as a gift to her when she was sick. She treasured it, one of the first things she told me when I first met her was about this necklace and how it tickled her to think they all came together in her support and honor to create such an awesome piece.

Below are some more images of her work, my photos don't do it justice, trust me.

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noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:48:00 +0000

New recycled fine silver "smashed" earrings with tube set stones. Available with posts (shown) or on sterling earring hooks.
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New Website

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:26:00 +0000

Check out the new Copper Chameleon website specializing in upscale one of a kind jewelry designs. http://brittanysondberg.com
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New Cuffs

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:02:00 +0000

Some fun new vitreous enameled copper cuff bracelets. Available by special order only. Sizes small 6", medium 7", large 8" and xlarge 9".
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Copper Bowl Water Feature

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:06:00 +0000

On Saturday I installed a 24" x 8" copper bowl water feature at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Greensboro. It is a memorial that will be used as a baptismal bowl for outdoor ceremonies. I am glad it is finished but am even happier that I was involved in such a meaningful project.
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RecycleBill

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:51:00 +0000

Good Morning!

I finally got a chance to read this really nice article by Billy Jones aka "Recyclebill" about Copper Chameleon and the nasty side of precious metal mining. So I thought I would share!

http://recyclebills.squarespace.com/recycleblog/hunting-the-elusive-copper-chameleon.html

If you would like to find out more about what makes mining so bad for the environment and society follow the link below.

"Most consumers don't know where the gold in their products comes from,
or how it is mined. Gold mining is a dirty industry: it can displace
communities, contaminate drinking water, hurt workers, and destroy
pristine environments.

This website provides an overview of the major social, environmental,
and economic impacts of gold mining. For more information, please read
our report, Dirty Metals: Mining, Communities, and the Environment
and the latest gold mining fact sheet, and join us in the campaign to
end dirty gold mining practices."

http://www.nodirtygold.org/dirty_golds_impacts.cfm

Trunk Show

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0000

A successful trunk show up in MD last night, thanks to those who came and supported Copper Chameleon!
Just got a Blackberry- fun! Tomorrow dress shopping with my mom and sisters. Back to NC on Sunday.
I realize this is a dull post, but I just wanted to try out some mobile blogging. Don't worry I won't be making a habit of it... it's kinda difficult with these tiny buttons.

Charmed Show

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:35:00 +0000

Charmed, an exhibition of artist-made charms in the Store at Contemporary Craft is available now through March 2010.

Forty nationally recognized jewelers created charms in a variety of materials, from silver, gold, and enamel, to silk, plastic, suede, and romance novels. Priced between $20 and $500, you can create a collection of your favorite on a charm bracelet, or wear them individually as a pendant. In addition, DIY (do-it-yourself) charms are available for $10 each--stamp something meaningful onto a sterling silver oval and add it to your collection.

Participating artists include:

Robert Ebendorf, Sarah Holden, Becky I. Chader, Victoria Altepeter, Rob Jackson, Raissa Bump, Kathryn Osgood, Colleen Heineman, Tedd McDonah, Margaux Lange, Kat Cole, Jen Townsend, Cappy Counard, Marlene True, Stacy Rodgers, Mary Hallam Pearse, James Thurman & Sandie Zilker, Lynn Batchelder, Robert Longyear, Brittany Sondberg, Ana Lopez, Erica Stankwytch Bailey, Vince Pontillo, Adrienne M. Grafton, Melissa Manley, Lynette Andreasen, Bryan Peterson, Tavia Brown, Autumn Brown, Talya Baharal, Renee Zettle-Sterling, Stacey Webber, Alissa Lamarre, Liz Steiner, Haley Sullivan, Mara Friedland, Caroline Gore, and Sue Amendolara

If you happen to be in the Pittsburgh area, go check this out!

Warm It Up Chris!

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:31:00 +0000

So it was about 58 and sunny yesterday-beautiful. However today its 38 going down to about 18 with 3-6 inches of snow and sleet headed our way and more tomorrow. Not to mention a "real feel" of about 11 tomorrow night.

I have found some warmth inspiring photos to share. I feel kinda bad mixing some great Rothko's with yellow shoes and daisies, but it just worked.

Warm it up Chris.

Big Love

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:11:00 +0000

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Big enameled copper heart necklaces are now available on the Copper Chameleon website!

www.copperchameleon.com

Just a peek...

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Here is a brief example of some 2010 color trends...exciting!

Elm Street Window Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:27:00 +0000

A group of Lyndon Street Artists have been working ourselves crazy on this "Whiskey Tango" window display.
It is made up of aluminum sheet and un-recyclable white painted trash. Ironically most of what you will see in there are very recognizable items, potentially wasted gifts like toys, tech gear, tools, sports equipment and more. This display playfully touches on our habits of relentless consumerism...especially around the holidays.

So shop purposefully, or at least if your unused items can't be recycled then re-purpose them. Whether it be to donate or even turn them into art. Better yet don't buy it in the first place. Instead visit Lyndon Street Artworks and buy art, not trash.

FYI all the trash will be reused by a resident artist...no wasting here!

The display can be seen on Elm Street in the Kress Building storefront window.

Lyndon Street Artworks will be in the Kress building during Festival of Lights, December 4th. Come see local artwork and enjoy live music and more! 4-9pm on the First Friday in December!

Fun with Grosgrain Ribbon

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:47:00 +0000

Some new designs. I love the grosgrain ribbon...so dramatic and feminine. The choice of color helps to make the hearts not so fru fru. The ribbon is crisp and resilient, also easily ironed, after lots of wear it may get a little crinkly, but will not break or run.

Currently only available as custom order. Email me at brittanysondberg@copperchameleon.com for more information.
You can also visit the Copper Chameleon website for great gifts and to find more information about custom ordering.

www.copperchameleon.com

Fashion Photgraphy I Love

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:18:00 +0000

I have had a passion for fashion (rhyme)...and especially fashion photography, since I was a kid. I had thought perhaps I would pursue it when I went to college, then that changed and I became infatuated with metals.
Viewing these images inspire me to utilize the creativity in fashion photography more than the same old, same old white or gradient backgrouns for jewelry I am currently stuck in. A change is on its way!
These are some images that I really am drawn to, whether for their superior aesthetic qualities
or the simply bizarre nature. Enjoy!

FYI...the 1st photo with the America Steak:

On her right arm, from top: Faraone Mennella bracelet; Pomellato bracelet; Harry Winston bracelet; Cartier bracelets. On her left arm, from top: De Beers bracelet; Pomellato bracelet; Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet; Harry Winston bracelet; De Beers bracelet and ring.

Crazy...I love it!

Sustainable Ideas...

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:42:00 +0000

There are several really exciting events going on through different organizations lately in Greensboro and surrounding areas with regards to the environment and sustainability. There are many ways to further educate ourselves in current eco-matters, here are a few that sound especially interesting to me:

The group Sustain Greensboro holds these great "Green Drinks" events every month. I have yet to attend, but am hoping to Wednesday Oct. 21.
It is a fun way to become acquainted with other like-minded folks with concern for our local environment and sustainability... having cocktails! The way I see it, you don't have to show up at your first quiet meeting feeling possibly a little out of place and awkward because you have not met anyone yet. :)

Wednesday, October 21 - Come check us out at the Green Bean Coffeehouse in downtown Greensboro (341 S. Elm St.). We will again be meeting from 5:30pm until about 7:30pm. Bring a name tag if you have one so people will know you are with Green Drinks. See you there!

http://www.sustainablegreensboro.org/about.html

Then there is the Sustainability @ UNCG committee:

Mission

To shape a legacy of ecological stewardship, social equity, and prosperity for future generations.

Charge

To identify and recommend responsible and sustainable practices in all aspects of our institutional culture, including operational activities, academic programs and community relationships.

They are offering a film series to shed light on the various facets of environmental dilemmas and ecological threats occurring all around us, everyday.

The next in the series:

Thursday, October 22, 6:30pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum

Presented by the UNCG Sustainability Committee, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Tate Street Coffee House, Sustainable Health Choices,the Sierra Club and Indelligence.
Weatherspoon Art Museum at Corner of Spring Garden and Tate Streets (UNCG), Greensboro, NC
336.334.5770, weatherspoon.uncg.edu, email: weatherspoon@uncg.edu

Addicted to Plastic

Reveals the history and worldwide scope of plastics pollution, investigates its toxicity and explores solutions.

Directed by Ian Connacher
Produced by Ian Connacher
Camera: Ian Connacher, Gad Reichman
Music Supervision: Oliver Johnson courtesy of the Hive
Editors: Martyn Iannece, Gad Reichman, Kevin Rollins

"A sobering must-see and needs to be shown at every educational level globally!" Dr. James M. Cervino, Visiting Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Department of Marine Chemistry

From styrofoam cups to artificial organs, plastics are perhaps the most ubiquitous and versatile material ever invented. No invention in the past 100 years has had more influence and presence than synthetics. But such progress has had a cost.

For better and for worse, no ecosystem or segment of human activity has escaped the shrink-wrapped grasp of plastic. Addicted To Plastic is a global journey to investigate what we really know about the material of a thousand uses and why there's so darn much of it. On the way we discover a toxic legacy, and the men and women dedicated to cleaning it up.

Addicted To Plastic is a point-of-view style documentary that encompasses three years of filming in 12 countries on 5 continents, including two trips to the middle of the Pacific Ocean where plastic debris accumulates. The film details plastic's path over the last 100 years and provides a wealth of expert interviews on practical and cutting edge solutions to recycling, toxicity and biodegradability. These solutions - which include plastic made from plants - will provide viewers with a new perspective about our future with plastic.

Amazing Cakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Check out these beautiful cakes by my friend Burgess.

Burgess and friend Shannon have a specialty cake business called Cakewalk in Portsmouth/Norfolk VA.

If you would like to order a cake from Cakewalk, call Burgess Hodges at (757) 735-7883 or Shannon Campbell at (757) 615-7391, and they will hook you up!

Look at the hibiscus cupcakes!

Fall 2009 - New Work

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Søndberg) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:08:00 +0000

Fall is by far my favorite season, and to celebrate I am getting back into what I really love, one of a kind design!

Not that I will be putting a stop to production pieces, but I am focusing on letting the 2 progress side by side, keeping me busier, but happier.

Here are a few pieces I started the season with, more to come soon!

Check out my Flickr photostream via the link above!

Brittany Søndberg

New Blog @ WordPress

100 FOR 100

Spotlight on Good Clean Fun Life OCMD & Delmarva

Copper Chameleon

Brittany Sondberg

Ocean City Maryland & Delmarva | Nightlife, Entertainment, Events, Live Music Photos | Good Clean Fun Life.

Quirk Gallery - Enamel Plate ribbon necklace

Be the best gift giver of them all with Copper Chameleon Jewelry

Marcia Anne Macdonald 1958-2010

IMG00061-20100317-1544.jpg

New Website

New Cuffs

Copper Bowl Water Feature

RecycleBill

Trunk Show

Charmed Show

Warm It Up Chris!

Big Love

Just a peek...

Elm Street Window Contest

Fun with Grosgrain Ribbon

Fashion Photgraphy I Love

Sustainable Ideas...

Thursday, October 22, 6:30pmWeatherspoon Art Museum

Amazing Cakes!

Fall 2009 - New Work

Thursday, October 22, 6:30pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum