Ben & Lael was chosen as a runner-up in the Home category for the 2022 Made in the South Awards. Garden & Gun magazine judges hundreds of entries in five categories for these prestigious awards each year and we thank them for the recognition that they have shown us.
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Ben Caldwell made the copper flame for the Statue of Liberty- Ellis Island Foundation award to celebrate the opening of the Statue of Liberty Museum. Ben formed the flame using copper from Ellis Island.
https://www.vogue.com/article/statue-of-liberty-ellis-island-foundation-museum-opening
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A new segment from Tennessee Crossroads featuring Ben's enamel work.
Artist Ben Caldwell works in silver and copper to create beautiful works of art at his Kingston Springs studio.
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]]>Mr. and Mrs. Ben Caldwell are a family and a business. He is the art part, brandishing his mallet and hammer to create stunning copper utensils—these and many other and varied and beautiful copper works. Ben recently completed an outdoor 8-foot sculpture, a large sunflower mirror, and a project for a national coffee company. She is the business end of the enterprise they named Ben & Lael, Inc. Her name is Lael. On Tuesday last, they put the finishing touches on their new studio of 2,300 square feet just outside Pegram, Tennessee, a stone’s throw from Foggy Bottom canoe rentals and the Harpeth Arts Center and Gallery....Read the Article
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A few things to note for the 2017 EIFH AWARD ~* The entire “Flame” & “Pedestal” of the award will be hand formed from 100% copper that was preserved from the Registry Building at Ellis Island.* The “Flame” will be hand hammered utilizing the Repousse method (from the backside of the flame) just as was done by Bartholdi’s team.* The front side of the “Flame” will have a sculpted relief (similar) to Liberty’s own flame…but because they each will be formed by hand they will differ while giving the artist some creative Liberty.* The backside of the “Flame will be hollow from hand hammering to form the relief that will appear on the front of the “Flame”. The backside depth will be kept at a minimum and will showcase some of the hammer marks of the artist. It will also be left in it’s natural copper finish and will be hand polished then a clear lacquer applied to keep it from tarnishing. Any and all copper edges will be polished and smooth to the touch.* The front of the “Flame” will be guild by hand in 24kt gold leafing (just like the previous awards).* The “Pedestal” portion of the award will be hand formed from the Ellis Island Copper in it’s natural preserved state (Patina). The front of the “Pedestal” will be rounded while the backside will be flat (shaped like a “D” when viewed from the top). This is to accommodate the two dimensional shape of the “Flame” while providing a full and smooth surface for the hand to grasp for the honorees (see the side view of the original drawing).* The custom wood “Base" will be hand milled from a solid piece of American White Oak. To compliment (and not to compete or take away) from the award, we feel that the “Base” will look best stained in Ebony…again, all sharp edges will be removed to insure the piece feels good in the hand.* We are considering that the front “Plaque” be hand engraved by a local artist who specializes in this and has engraved custom guitars for many famous performing artist. Of course, we always have the plaques as was done previously as a backup, but we thought it would be nice to have this years award be as entirely hand crafted as possible.* Approximately 12 to 13 inches overall height.* Each award will be accompanied by a COA & envelope (in hand calligraphy) and a separate "explanation card" briefly showcasing the awards creation.The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc., honors notable American leaders and personalities.
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Ben Caldwell of Ben & Lael was chosen as the leading banner for the 41st Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. Ben Caldwell was selected as an artist for the 2017 show from more than 870 applicants around the country by 5 jurors.
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Ben Caldwell of Ben & Lael Copper will be at Artclectic Oct. 19-21, benefitting University School of Nashville. Watch him make art you can use, wear, and admire!
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The editor of Victoria Magazine commissioned a copper tea strainer as an exclusive item for their readers.
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The art of creating metal tablewares by hand definitely suffered a setback after the Industrial Revolution when mass production of such goods became popular. But this Tennessee artisan is doing his part to keep alive the art of metalsmithing
Article from the Autumn edition of The Cottage Journal.
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Artist Spotlight: Ben Caldwell, on view from January 5-March 28
925 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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http://ovens.reviewed.com/features/spring-into-a-colorful-kitchen
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Make Your Art. Make It Work. Crafting a Brand That Sells.
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Panelists:
Danielle McDaniel, owner The Clay Lady Studio (clay)
Tena Payne from Earthborn Studios (clay)
Christina Kober (jewelry)
Ben Caldwell (coppersmith)
http://www.insp.com/shows/handcrafted-america/artisans/copper-kitchenware/
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http://gardenandgun.com/article/made-south-metalsmithing-old-fashioned-way
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Andree LeQuire of LeQuire Gallery tells us about the Ben Caldwell Trunk Show happening December 12-13 from 10am - 3pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvgFsXqi34w
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Included in the exhibit are copper pieces by Nashville artist Ben Caldwell.
Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State’s second largest general museum.
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Ben & Lael Tomato Server with Antler Point, $305
Small Ginkgo Flat Server with Antler Point, $185
It’s art! It’s serving utensils! It’s both! Each piece is hand hammered and unique.
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https://issuu.com/nashvilleartsmagazine/docs/webpdf_dec201-lady3
]]>Oprah discovered what Nashville knew all along. When it comes to copper and Caldwell, it doesn’t get better than this.
by Robert Hicks
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