An Evening with Cleveland’s John Paul Miller
December 17, 2008
Yes, the exhibition is winding down, but the wealth of knowledge and inspiration surrounding this show definitely has not.
You should try to join me on stage in our Recital Hall to experience another in our highly popular artist dialogues tonight, Wednesday, December 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art with local jewelry designing legend and educator, John Paul Miller.
John Paul Miller
John Paul Miller, born in Pennsylvania Dutch Country in 1918, took art classes at the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Institute of Art as a child. His talents and passion for art and design led him to attend CIA where he simultaneously earned a degree and taught courses. A year after graduation, Miller enlisted in the Army where his artistic talents did not go to waste. He painted a number of murals while at Fort Knox and was a member of a team of writers and illustrators that produced illustrations and maps for tanks on the battlefield.
After his service, Miller returned to CIA and taught a variety of courses including design, filmmaking, and metalry. His teaching career at CIA spanned 40 years.
Miller is recognized in the metalsmithing field for his research and work in the ancient technique of granulation. He began mastery of this technique through trial and error and built an affinity for working in gold. He works in granulation to create objects that inspired him as a child — small creatures, crabs, spiders, beetles and snails — beautifully enameling these creatures into a life of their own.
Just as in the work of Fabergé, Tiffany and Lalique, John Paul Miller has drawn his own inspiration from nature and the world around him to create fantastic gold and enameled works of art. This dynamic discussion of Miller’s work in the context of those featured in Artistic Luxury provides a unique opportunity to hear how these earlier master artists have directly influenced Miller — and maybe one or two things he could have probably taught them.
Stephen
FYI:
- Check out my vlogs on WKYC.com.
- Check out another amazing Cleveland designer, Russell Trusso.
- Check out the remaining education programs for Artistic Luxury – before it’s too late!
