2020 Saul Bell Design Award Winner
Linda MacNeil 76 SC has won First Place in the Alternative Metals/Materials category at the 2020 Saul Bell Design Awards with "Primavera", part of her Floral Series.
"To say the least, Linda MacNeil’s winning necklace, “Primavera”, as well as her entire body of work, is breath-taking. What makes her designs so special is that she focuses on a material most people don’t pay attention to… glass! She creates one-of-a-kind pieces in her New Hampshire gallery alongside her husband, renowned glass artist, Dan Dailey. Linda’s necklace is a perfect example of her fine craftsmanship and exceptional vision." - Saul Bell Awards
"The Floral Necklace Series came to me from observing nature, where plant life in particular represents the ultimate perfection of design and function. To achieve what I imagine I use glass, which is comprised of minerals, in order to have the palette of colors, blends, translucency and surface textures appropriate for each piece. My goal is to design and build a wearable object of enduring quality that is entirely my own, unique in the history of jewelry." - Linda MacNeil, in interview with Marlene Richey on behalf of the Saul Bell Awards
Learn more about Linda's work at her website lindamacneil.com and see the full Floral Series here.
