Cheryl De Groot | Black Hoopla

Artist:  Cheryl De Groot

Materials: Shibuichi & Sterling

Dimensions: 3/4" wide, 1-1/8th" diameter

Origin of featured materials: Shining Wave Metals / Phillip Baldwin

Story behind the piece:  The earring I was working on was too long so I thought "I'll just bend this around into a circle."

I've been buying mokume and other exotic metals from Phil Baldwin for 30+ years. His materials and patterns have inspired me to production and one-of-a-kind designs that otherwise may not have happened. 

Artist Bio: Started making jewelry with two classes at Olympic College in 1969 and was hooked.  Have been working full time as a designer/metalsmith since 1984.  Between '69 and then I worked as a shipyard welder, cab driver, bartender and artist's model, among many other jobs.

This piece is part of, From Wave to Shining Wave: a Celebration of Phil Baldwin and Shining Wave Metals Baldwin. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Seattle Metals Guild. 5% of sales will be donated to help fund an endowment at Pendland in Phillip Baldwin’s name. Learn more HERE. All work will remain on exhibit through July 20, 2025.

📂 [View the entire collection HERE ]

ℹ️ [Learn more about the exhibition HERE]