Hooks-Epstein Galleries

"WEAR IT OUT! 2nd Biennial Art Jewelry Invitational"

Hooks-Epstein Galleries announces "WEAR IT OUT!", the gallery’s 2nd Biennial Art Jewelry Invitational. The exhibition showcases nine contemporary jewelry artists, each recognized for their distinct approach to wearable art, ranging from refined metalsmithing and found object assemblage to sculptural and conceptual adornment. The Opening Reception will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5:00-7:00PM. In addition, a closing week Holiday Happy Hour will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 4:00-7:00PM.

***NOTE: Please click on individual image to enlarge + artwork caption.

Other Artists:

Victor Beckmann

Martha Ferguson

Heidi Gerstacker

Edward Lane McCartney

Exhibition Dates:

Saturday, December 6, 2025 to Saturday, December 20, 2025

Lotus Necklace

Martha Ferguson, "Lotus Necklace", sterling silver, fine silver, garnet, chain: 18" / pendant: 1 1/2 x 7/8"

Cicada Necklace

Martha Ferguson, "Cicada Necklace", sterling silver, fine silver, jade, chain: 16 1/2 to 18" / pendant: 3 x 2"

Framed Fan Necklace ...

Martha Ferguson, "Framed Fan Necklace" (Blue & Green), sterling silver, paper, chain: 18" long / pendant: 2 1/4 x 2"

Round Fan Necklace

Martha Ferguson, "Round Fan Necklace", 2025, sterling silver, fine silver, paper, amethyst, chain: 18"; pendant: 2 5/8 x 1 1/2"

Violetta Necklace

Martha Ferguson, "Violetta Necklace", sterling silver, Argentium silver, glass, maribou feathers, chain: 21 1/2" long / center: 1 1/3" diameter

Midnight Collar

Martha Ferguson, "Midnight Collar", sterling silver, Argentium silver, maribou feathers, 16" long

Four Points Earrings ...

Martha Ferguson, "Four Points Earrings" (Smooth/Large), sterling silver, 1 1/2 x 1 1/8"

Brace and Boss

Edward Lane McCartney, "Brace and Boss", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Molecular

Edward Lane McCartney, "Molecular", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass, copper, silicone

Solar

Edward Lane McCartney, "Solar", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass, silicone

Feral Ferrule

Edward Lane McCartney, "Feral Ferrule", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass, alpaca

Squiggle Wiggle

Edward Lane McCartney, "Squiggle Wiggle", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Tracery I

Edward Lane McCartney, "Tracery I", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

I Wanna Hang from the...

Edward Lane McCartney, "I Wanna Hang from the Chandelier", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass, crystal

Reef

Edward Lane McCartney, "Reef", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass, alpaca

Jangle

Edward Lane McCartney, "Jangle", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling

Moorish I

Edward Lane McCartney, "Moorish I", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Aesthetic

Edward Lane McCartney, "Aesthetic", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Diadem

Edward Lane McCartney, "Diadem", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Moorish II

Edward Lane McCartney, "Moorish II", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Radiant

Edward Lane McCartney, "Radiant", bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Tracery II

Edward Lane McCartney, "Tracery II", 2025, bangle bracelet: sterling, brass

Circle Square 1

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 1", ring: sterling, brass

Circle Square 2

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 2", ring: sterling, brass

Circle Square 3

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 3", ring: sterling, brass

Circle Square 5

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 5", 2025, ring: sterling, brass, silicone

Circle Square 6

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 6"

Circle Square 8

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 8", 2025, ring: sterling, brass

Circle Square 9

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 9", ring: sterling, brass

Circle Square 10

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 10", ring: sterling, brass

Stickpin #1

Edward Lane McCartney, "Stickpin #1", 2023, sterling, 14k yellow gold, 10k yellow gold, nickel, brass, rubber, gifted diamond stud earring

Stickpin #2

Edward Lane McCartney, "Stickpin #2", 2023, sterling, 14k yellow gold, 10k yellow gold, nickel, rhodolite garnet, gifted diamond stud earring

Stickpin #3

Edward Lane McCartney, "Stickpin #3", 2023, sterling, 14k yellow gold, nickel, reticulation silver, rubber, gifted diamond stud earring

Stickpin #4

Edward Lane McCartney, "Stickpin #4", 2023, sterling, 14k yellow gold, fine silver, sapphire, gifted diamond stud earring

Stickpin #5

Edward Lane McCartney, "Stickpin #5", 2023, sterling, 14k yellow gold, nickel, reticulation silver, eggshell, aluminum, 24k yellow gold, gifted diamond stud earring

Paperbound Jewels

Tarina Frank, "Paperbound Jewels", recycled paper, glue

Stacked Paper

Tarina Frank, "Stacked Paper", recycled paper, wood, horn beads with brass inlay

Rewoven Paper

Tarina Frank, "Rewoven Paper", recycled paper, acrylic

Flower Paper Chain

Tarina Frank, "Flower Paper Chain", recycled paper

Cardboard Couture

Tarina Frank, "Cardboard Couture", cardboard, recycled paper, brass, copper, amber beads

20 Layers for Each Link

Tarina Frank, "20 Layers for Each Link", recycled paper, glue

Sand, Toys and Beach01...

Dongyi Wu, "Sand, Toys and Beach01-0 3", 2020, clay, sand, toys, paper, copper, acrylic sheet, photo, sterling silver, stainless steel, approx. 4.8" x 2.6"x 1.7" each

Passerby5 No.8

Dongyi Wu, "Passerby5 No.8", 2020, brooch: fabric, plastic, rubber cord, rubber band, cotton, sterling silver, stainless steel, sewing thread, 3.6 x 5.8 x 1.0"

Passerby5 No.11

Dongyi Wu, "Passerby5 No.11", earrings: fabric, faux fur, cotton, sterling silver, sewing thread, 2.8' x 2.4 x 1.1" (each)

Passerby5 No.13

Dongyi Wu, "Passerby5 No.13", earrings: fabric, plastic, wax thread, cotton, sterling silver, sewing thread, 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.1" (each)

Passerby5 No.20

Dongyi Wu, "Passerby 5 No.20", brooch: fabric, plastic, wax thread, cotton, shoelaces, sterling silver, sewing thread, 5.1 x 3.6 x 1.3"

Keyring In Organized...

Dongyi Wu, "Keyring In Organized Madness4", 2025, object/hand piece: oil cloth, cotton, fabric, false nails, sewing threads, 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.3”

Keyring44

Dongyi Wu, "Keyring44", 2025, earrings: oil cloth, cotton, sterling silver, sewing thread, 4.0 x 3.0 x 0.6” (each)

Keyring50

Dongyi, "Keyring50", 2025, earrings: oil cloth, cotton, sterling silver, sewing thread

Public Bath

Dongyi Wu, "Public Bath", 2025, necklace: used bra strap, used plastic bottle, used pill bottle, used plastic cord, beads, low carbon steel, sewing thread, found objects, 27.5 x 9.1 x 2.2"

Man Into Frog

Dongyi Wu, "Man Into Frog", pendant: fabric, sewing thread, cotton, door mats, cord, 22.4 x4.3 x 0.9”

The Face Beneath the Bird

Dongyi Wu, "The Face Beneath the Bird", necklace: fabric, sewing thread, cotton, door mats, cord, 19.1 x 8.0 x1.7”

Wild Berry Cotton...

Victor Beckmann, "Wild Berry Cotton Candy Dreamsicle Swirl", 2025, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, amethyst, silk, 24 x 1 x 1/4"

When U Smiley

Victor Beckmann, "When U Smiley", 2025, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, citrine, silk, 9 x 1 x 1/4"

Ugly Pearls R 4 Sad Boys

Victor Beckmann, "When U Smiley", 2025, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, silk, 9 x 1 x 1/4"

The Boy's Pearl...

Victor Beckmann, "The Boy's Pearl Earrings" (Pair 2), 2025, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, 1 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4"

Trickle Earrings

Jessica Jacobi, "Trickle Earrings, 2025, sterling silver, lapis lazuli

Bent Bump Earrings

Jessica Jacobi, "Bent Bump Earrings", 2025, sterling silver

Prickly Pod Earrings,...

Jessica Jacobi, "Prickly Pod Earrings, Pink", 2025, sterling silver, enamel-coated copper wire

Prickly Pod Earrings,...

Jessica Jacobi, "Prickly Pod Earrings, Blue", 2025, sterling silver, enamel-coated copper wire

Flora Button with Drop

Heidi Gerstacker, "Flora Button with Drop", 2025, sterling silver, green stone drops, sterling silver earnests and earnuts, 1 1/2 x 1"

Autumnal Necklace

Heidi Gerstacker, "Autumnal Necklace", 2025, sterling silver, hand-forged clasp and end caps, Peridot, Miyuki glass beads, 48" length

Twig Necklace

Heidi Gerstacker, "Twig Necklace", 2025, brass, Miyuki glass beads, hand-forged clasp, 27" length

Branch Necklace

Heidi Gerstacker, "Branch Necklace", 2025, sterling silver, Miyuki glass beads, 24" length

Cross Section 2 Necklace

Heidi Gerstacker, "Cross Section 2 Necklace", 2025, sterling silver, Miyuki glass beads, hand-forged clasp and end caps, 19" length

Cross Section 1 Necklace

Heidi Gerstacker, "Cross Section 1 Necklace", 2025, sterling silver, Miyuki glass beads, hand-forged clasp and end caps, 21" length

Cross Section 1 Earrings

Heidi Gerstacker, "Cross Section 1 Earrings", 2025, oxidized sterling silver, sterling silver earposts and earnuts, 1/2" square

Cross Section 2 Earrings

Heidi Gerstacker, "Cross Section 2 Earrings", 2025, oxidized brass, sterling silver earposts and earnuts, 1/2" square

Alan Bracelet (silver)

Heidi Gerstacker, "Alan Bracelet" (silver), 2025, hand-forged sterling silver, 7 1/2" external diameter / 7" interior

Earring #1

Sandie Zilker, "Earring #1", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Earring #2

Sandie Zilker, "Earring #2", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Earring #3

Sandie Zilker, "Earring #3", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Earring #4

Sandie Zilker, "Earring #4", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Earring #5

Sandie Zilker, "Earring #5", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Earring #6

Sandie Zilker, "Earring #6", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Pin #3

Sandie Zilker, "Pin #3", sterling, moonstones, acrylic

Sold Inventory

Mehndi Hoops

Martha Ferguson, "Mehndi Hoops", sterling silver, 1 5/8 x 1 5/8"

Ivy Panel Earrings

Martha Ferguson, "Ivy Panel Earrings", sterling silver and brass, 1 1/2 x 5/8"

Four Points Earrings ...

Martha Ferguson, "Four Points Earrings" (Textured/Large), sterling silver, 1 1/2 x 1 1/8"

Four Points Earrings ...

Martha Ferguson, "Four Points Earrings" (Textured/Small), sterling silver, 1 1/4 x 7/8"

Line

Edward Lane McCartney, "Line", bangle bracelet: sterling (view 1)

Edward Lane McCartney, "Line", bangle bracelet: sterling (view 2)

Circle Square 4

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 4", ring: sterling, brass

Circle Square 7

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 7", ring: sterling, brass, crystal

Multiple Layers

Tarina Frank, "Multiple Layers", recycled paper, wood, sterling silver, ceramic beads

Passerby 5 No.16

Dongyi Wu, "Passerby 5 No.16", necklace: faux fur, fabric, plastic, cotton, shoelace, thread, sewing thread, 26.4 x 14.2 x 3.3"

The Boy's Pearl...

Victor Beckmann, "The Boy's Pearl Earrings" (Pair 1), freshwater pearls, sterling silver, 1 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4"

The Boy's Pearl Pin

Victor Beckmann, "The Boy's Pearl Pin", 2025, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, 1 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4"

Skulls 4 Ants (Pair 1)

Victor Beckmann, "Skulls 4 Ants (Pair 1)", 2025, sterling silver, 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8"

Skulls 4 Ants (Pair 2)

Victor Beckmann, "Skulls 4 Ants (Pair 2)", 2025, sterling silver, 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8"

Skulls 4 Ants (Pair 3)

Victor Beckmann, "Skulls 4 Ants (Pair 3)", 2025, sterling silver, 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8"

Emerging Pod Necklace

Jessica Jacobi, "Emerging Pod Necklace", 2025, sterling silver, fine silver

Amber Pod Earrings

Jessica Jacobi, "Amber Pod Earrings", 2025, powder coated copper, sterling silver, fine silver

Gradient Necklace

Heidi Gerstacker, "Gradient Necklace", 2025, Miyuki glass beads, sterling silver, 72" continuous strand

Alan Bracelet (bronze)

Heidi Gerstacker, "Alan Bracelet" (bronze), 2025, hand-forged bronze, 7 1/2" external diameter / 7" interior

Lariat

Sandie Zilker, "Lariat", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Sandie Zilker, "Lariat", 2025, sterling, acrylic

Pin #1

Sandie Zilker, "Pin #1", 2025, sterling, moonstones, rock crystal, acrylic

Pin #2

Sandie Zilker, "Pin #2", 2025, sterling, moonstones, acrylic

Circle Square 11

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 11", 2025, sterling, brass

Circle Square 12

Edward Lane McCartney, "Circle Square 12", sterling, brass, vintage glass pearl