wear1 | wer | verb (past wore | wôr | ; past participle worn | wôrn | )
1 [with object] have on one’s body or a part of one’s body as clothing, decoration, protection, or for some other purpose: he was wearing a dark suit | both ladies wore a bunch of violets.
The Penland Gallery 2020 WEAR exhibition highlights how we wear jewelry every day, and also highlight the exceptional piece we put on when we want to feel particularly outstanding.
The WEAR collection includes work by 22 exceptionally talented artists with a range of aesthetic sensibilities. Dedicated studio artists, educators, established and emerging artists – all elevate the field of contemporary studio jewelry though their expressive and innovative work.