Stacey Lee Webber

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Stacey Lee Webber (born 1982) is an American metalsmith.

A native of Indianapolis, Webber lives and works in Philadelphia. [1] A 2005 BFA graduate of Ball State University, she received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2008. [2] She is known for her sculptures and jewelry made out of reclaimed pennies, although she uses other coins in her work as well. [3] Webber was among the artists featured in the exhibit "40 Under 40: Craft Futures" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, [4] and one of her pieces was subsequently accessioned by the museum. [5] She received an American Craft Council Award of Excellence in both 2013 and 2015. [6]

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References

  1. "Stacey Lee Webber". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  2. "Stacey Lee Webber (Stacey Lee Webber) Metal Artist | Artful Home". www.artfulhome.com. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  3. "stacey lee webber: god bless america sculptures made from pennies". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Nov 13, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  4. "40 under 40: Craft Futures". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  5. "The Craftsman Series: Shovels". Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  6. "Award of Distinction". American Craft Council. Retrieved 16 September 2022.