Curated under the theme String and Wire, this exhibition explored the intersection between craft and contemporary art, inviting artists to engage with the materials—or the concepts—of tension, connection, and structure. As the curators described:

“This exhibition showcases examples of how the worlds of craft and art overlap. Our submissions were open to any and all artists who work with the materials string and wire, or conceptualize them in their own way. We hope to display work that fits our material theme both directly and indirectly, highlighting the way that barriers between maker communities can be eliminated, and ultimately, how craft and art are interconnected.”

Within this framework, Elanor Jazz presented Metalworker—a sculptural portrait that pays tribute to the often-unseen artisans and laborers who construct our urban landscapes. Forged in metal, the piece captures both the strength and vulnerability of human hands that endure physical hardship to shape the world around us.

Metalworker embodies a dialogue between material and meaning: wire becomes muscle, structure becomes story, and the craft of fabrication transforms into a meditation on resilience and dignity. By portraying a metalworker—a figure both literal and symbolic—Elanor bridges the boundary between fine art and skilled trade, underscoring the exhibition’s intent to dissolve hierarchies between craft and art.