Saturday August 16
through October 19
Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
Join Lanesboro Arts in celebrating the opening reception of “Hand of the Huldra: The Silver Filigree Jewelry of Liz Bucheit.” This exhibition features contemporary silver filigree jewelry that evokes the spirit of the Norwegian “Huldra,” mystical beings who have a misch......More
Join Lanesboro Arts in celebrating the opening reception of “Hand of the Huldra: The Silver Filigree Jewelry of Liz Bucheit.” This exhibition features contemporary silver filigree jewelry that evokes the spirit of the Norwegian “Huldra,” mystical beings who have a mischievous tendency to whisk one away under the mountains. The Opening Reception will take place at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery on Saturday, August 16th, from 6 – 8 pm with the artist, live music from Kristin Eggen and Michael McGrath, and refreshments from Clara’s Eatery. The exhibition will run from August 16th through October 19th, 2025. “Adornment is personal – a connection between art and the wearer,” says Bucheit. “My work travels with the wearer throughout the legacy of their lives.” Liz Bucheit was born in Decorah, Iowa, where she grew up visiting the silver collection room at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. The silver collection, which housed cases of traditional bridal crowns, belts, and Sølje brooches, inspired her to create her own jewelry with its own connection to the tradition. After completing her Master’s Degree in Metalworking and Jewelry at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, she took several trips to Raulandsakademiat Folk School in Telemark Norway to study and construct the traditional styles of silver (sølje) jewelry worn with the regional folk dress (bunad). While Liz draws much of her expertise from traditional techniques like delicate filigree and engraving, she is always looking to expand her voice within and throughout the margins of traditional Norwegian silversmithing. “I was haunted by fairy tales of the mountain king stealing the bride on her wedding day. The silver jewelry she wore was supposed to protect her and only the most beautifully crafted pieces would ensure her safe delivery to the church.” This exhibition takes Liz’s love of traditional Norwegian folktales and handcraft, and melds it with contemporary concepts of jewelry making. This creates a stunning blend of style and quality craftsmanship that leaves the viewer wanting to see and learn more. Mixed with the imagery and the stories of the Huldra, Liz Bucheit’s work is sure to inspire a feeling of being lost in the mystical woodlands of Norway. Accessible and free to the public, the Exhibition Gallery is located at 103 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. The organization provides year-round arts programming and serves as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development, by providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information, visit www.lanesboroarts.org.
Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
