{"product_id":"cynthia-toops-25-26","title":"Cynthia Toops | 25-26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polymer clay, silver, stainless steel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e2\" x 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"25-26\" is a biographical piece about the last year, positive experiences and tumultuous events. In it are images from shows we have been working on, visiting the Christopher Marley's \"Exquisite Creatures\" exhibit, daily walks in Seward Park observing the birds, our road trip to BC, Dan's semi-retirement, writing weekly to friends, reading, and protests against ICE at the No Kings march. This was finished in July 2026. Hoping for a better 2026-2027!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCynthia Toops has been making jewelry for almost 40 years, working mainly with polymer clay. She started making micro mosaics in 1992, inspired by Roman micro mosaics and Huichol Indian beadwork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch is part of the exhibition On Point: Brooches that Speak for Themselves. \u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThis exhibition centers on the brooch as a compact but potent site of expression. Each piece holds presence—visually, conceptually, or materially. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eShow dates: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eOctober 1 – November 15, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the brooches are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/on-point-brooches-that-speak-for-themselves\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(4, 166, 12);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e All purchased brooches will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53582064484641,"sku":"Pin-CT","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/cynthia-toops-25-26","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}