Petra Class

Born:

1958 ,Stuttgart ,Germany

Training / Education:

• 1977 - 1979 University of Stuttgart, Art History and Philosophy
• 1979 - 1984 Fachschule fuer Glas und Schmuck, design and construction ofTableware
• since 1984 Journeyman…….

Work Experience:

• 1984-1988 Work with Axel Gobbesso, Berlin, Germany
• selfemployed since 1988

Exhibitions (Solo & Group Shows):

• 1986 Gallery Lalique, Berlin, Solo Show, Germany
• 1987 CADA Schmuck, Group show, Munich, Germany
• 1988 Unikat Schmuck, Group Show, Frankfurt, Germany
• Hilde Leiss Gallery, Group Show, Hamburg, Germany
• 1989 Ambiente, Trade Show, Munich Germany
• 1994 Gems and Jewels, Group Show, Oakland Art Museum, Oakland, CA
• 1995 Susan Cummins Gallery, Solo Show, Mill Valley, CA
• 1996 Joanne Rapp Gallery, Solo Show, Scottsdale, AZ
• Connell Gallery, Group Show, Atlanta ,GA
• 1997 Nancy Sachs Gallery, Group Show, St.Louis, MO
• Susan Cummins Gallery, "Schneckenfutter"-Solo Show
• 1999 Gallery Treykorn, Group Show, Berlin, Germany
• Sybaris Gallery, Solo Show, Royal Oak, MI
• Martina Windels Gallery, Solo Show, Providence, R.I.
• 2000 Sam Shaw Gallery, Group Show, Northern Harbor, ME
• Susan Cummins Gallery, "Mons Adamas"-Solo Show
• SOFA New York repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• SOFA Chicago repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• Int. Art + Design Fair NY, repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• 2001 SOFA New York repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• SOFA Chicago repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• 2002 Patina Gallery, Group Show, Santa Fe, NM
• Montana State University, "Metalsmiths from the American West"
• SOFA New York repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• SOFA Chicago repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• Int. Art + Design Fair NY, repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• 2003 Materia Gallery, Solo Show, Scottsdale, AZ
• Crocker Art Museum, "Art of Gold" , Group Show, Sacramento, CA
• SOFA New York repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• SOFA Chicago repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• Int. Art + Design Fair NY, repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• ArtForm Palm Beach, repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• 2004 Positive Images, Solo Show, Austin, TX
• Mobilia Gallery, "Colors"-Solo Show, Cambridge, MA
• Mint Museum, Group Show, Richmont, VA
• SOFA New York repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• SOFA Chicago repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• Int. Art + Design Fair NY, repr. by Charon Kransen Arts
• Palm BeachContemporary, repr. by Charon Kransen Arts

Awards / Grants:

• 1999 Best first time exhibitor, ACE Award
• 2000 Best of show Award, ACC Baltimore
• Award of Excellence, ACC Baltimore
• Ernie Kim Award, San Francisco, CA

Collections (Private & Museum):

• 1994 Acquisition Oakland Art Museum, Oakland,CA

Publications:

• Ornament Magazine

Artist Statement:

I work with color and light, rhythm and rest, equilibrium and movement.

I limit myself to the use of precious or perceived as precious materials.

My pieces are intended to be wearable.

I enjoy playing with the seductiveness and mysticisms of human nature.