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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PepperAnna, post: 4614968, member: 17332&quot;]For those of you who ever wanted to try your hand at carving an intaglio, please see the event posting at the Michael C Carlos Museum in Atlanta, GA. I would love to go!</p><p><br /></p><p>Chavdar Chushev is an artist, restorer, jeweler, and master of the ancient art of gem carving. His intimate knowledge of gemstones and precious metals is complimented by a familiarity with more unusual materials, such as exotic woods, coral, and fossils. This unparalleled expertise and distinct creative vision have made him one of the most respected jewelry designers in his field. Chavdar creates his works utilizing a blend of ancient and cutting-edge technologies to allow the metals, gems, and organics to merge freely in a bold and harmonious installation.</p><p><br /></p><p>From November 8-12, Chushev will be in residence at the Carlos, conducting programs for Emory students and the public in conjunction with the exhibition,<i> <a href="https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/making-impression" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/making-impression" rel="nofollow">Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones</a> </i>on view now through November 27, 2022.</p><p><br /></p><p>During his artist residency, Chushev will participate in a variety of programs. Join Curator of Greek and Roman Art Ruth Allen for a public conversation with Chavdar about the materials, tools, and techniques used by artisans in antiquity and today on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Ackerman Hall. Or sign up for an engraving gem engraving workshop in which you will tour the exhibition with Chushev, learn about gem selection, iconography, and technique, and engrave your own intaglio gem.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is also a terrific video of Chadvar Chushev recreating an ancient gem using traditional tools.</p><p><br /></p><p>&lt;iframe width=&quot;1053&quot; height=&quot;600&quot; src=&quot;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vw-DJoU3sAI" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vw-DJoU3sAI" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vw-DJoU3sAI</a>&quot; title=&quot;Artist Talk with Master Gem Engraver Chavdar Chusev&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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