1st Place – Jewelry / Metalsmithing
 
Title of Art Piece: Peak
Category: Jewelry / Metalsmithing – 2023
Student/Artist’s Name: Ellie Buth
School: West Valley High School
Grade: 10th
Artist Statement: This piece was fun to make. After my design was pierced, I decided to texture parts of the cuff to add some interest and separation from the smooth areas. This piece was inspired by my love for nature.
Artwork Dimensions: 3×3.5

Original Images:
1. https://artalaska.org/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/52-a6a69575a0bcf9c504f5378a8b3c8199/2023/03/Buth.jpg

2. https://artalaska.org/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F03%2FButh2.jpg&form-id=52&field-id=38&hash=0dc9987cbfbdcccdaa13b8281cf4178f069b67ee66bd8904af7784d13b4a41c9

3. https://artalaska.org/index.php?gf-download=2023%2F03%2FButh3.jpg&form-id=52&field-id=38&hash=d88b5b6dc3398e128a8cc056a021f1065325eca982f3d6f80e24b382bc80945f