Artist Michael Michaud studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology's prestigious school for American craftsmen, graduating in 1980. While there he studied under the esteemed designers Hans Christenson and Gary Griffin mastering many of he techniques he uses today. In 1991, fortunate enough to be living in the Connecticut countryside and working near New York City's flower district, Michael's love of nature began to combine with his love of jewelry.The Silver Seasons designs are easily recognizable and are featured in the finest museums, craft galleries and specialty retailers in the world. Many of the collections are commissioned by leading museums such as The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The National Gallery of Art and George Washington's Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association. Recent projects include collections for the September 11 Memorial & Museum, and the French government honoring World War 1 veterans.
Today's collection is a combination of Michael's exceptional knowledge of jewelry making and his love of nature. He has perfected the technique of creating models from natural elements and, after models are made, manipulating these "copies of nature" into beautiful jewelry. Using bronze, sterling silver or gold and natural stones and pearls, Michael's designs have become well known for their remarkable craftsmanship and beauty.
For his Table Art collection, artist Michael Michaud combined his love of nature and exceptional knowledge of precious metal casting and model making to create wonderful giftware and tabletop items. The base metal used throughout the collection is primarily pewter in either its natural coloration or, gold plated. Other metals used are zinc, sterling silver and brass. Freshwater pearls, glass beads and semi precious stones are used on certain designs within the collection.
To view Michael's Silver Seasons collection, click here.
To view Michael's Table Art collection, click here.