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Enamel

Vitreous enamel, the kind of enamel used on metal, is a substance of powdered glass fired on metal. The art of enameling dates back to the ancient Egyptians who applied enamels to pottery, stone, decorative items, household  items, and jewelry. The ancient Greeks, Chinese, Celts and Georgians also practiced the art of enameling. Vitreous enamel can be applied to most metals; stainless steel, copper, cast iron, gold, silver and aluminum can be used as substrates. Enamel's desired properties, such as smoothness, hardness, durability, high scratch resistance, and resistance to fading makes it ideal for large industrial uses, from cooking items to large storage structures. Cloisonné, where colorful enamel is separated by thin steel, is still produced today, mainly in China.

Enamel

Contemporary

Contemporary art encompasses the art of today, produced by living artists. The art of today benefits from all the previous art movements in history as artists work in a wide array of mediums, formats, and styles, while transgressing art forms: music, architecture, video, performance art, living installations, technology.

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Tim Hansen and his artistic partner, Kate Luchini, created DIGS Enamel, a ceramic studio that renews and revitalizes the craft of ceramics by updating and elevating the art of enamels. The resulting DIGS pieces are sculptural, with forms drawn from nature and finishes that evoke the patina of time. As DIGS evolves, Tim and Kate […]

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