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Metalsmith, Jeweler Gina Westergard Creates Art To Celebrate Life And Death

Metalsmith and jeweler Gina Westergard.
Courtesy Gina Westergard
Metalsmith and jeweler Gina Westergard.

Metalsmith and jeweler Gina Westergard creates what she calls "functional art." Her newest show, at the Harrison Center, includes vessels and urns created to celebrate the life and death of endangered species.

From WFYI's Arts and Culture Desk, Jill Ditmire spoke via Zoom with Westergard -- who is at her farm in Kansas, where she does her research and finds inspiration for her art.

Westergard’s show, “Angel in the Room” is on display now at The Harrison Center. You can see the show in person or virtually on the organization's website.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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