#c. jere

[startrekdesign]

Ribbon Sculpture by C. Jeré 1994

C. Jeré is an American metalworking company founded by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, with the goal of creating “gallery-quality art for the masses. This Ribbon Sculpture was used in Deep Space Nine, the decorate the office of the President of The United Federation of Planets.

[mademoiselleclipon]

Rare C. Jere Signed "Bird Nest" Table Sculpture

[startrekdesign]

Ribbon Flame Sculpture by C. Jeré 1980

C. Jeré is an American metalworking company, known for their decorative sculptures and wall hangings. This Ribbon Flame sculpture, which I’ve been unable to find the actual name of, was used to decorate Riker’s quarters in The Next Generation. 

[cherrykoi]

~* Dancing Maple Leaves *~

[johntomjoel-blog]

Art for the Masses

I’ve been turned on to a lot of designers and architects through this group. One I’ve fallen for recently is C. Jeré, the compound moniker of the mid-century designers Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. They're known for their metal wall pieces and sculptures, each original hand signed with their nom de plume.

The duo was quite prolific. Before starting their art and home goods company, they had worked designing costume jewelry. During that era they apparently went as Matisse and Renoir. They used their experience in jewelry design and manufacturing to start Artisan House, the company of C. Jeré, in 1963. Their output was such that even today the pieces are widely available; prices are still quite reasonable. And that was their goal – they wanted, as Fels once said, to design “gallery quality art for the masses.”

The diversity of styles makes it good for "the masses" too. Work ranged from representational to abstract, with a wide variety of metals and finishes. It looks good with different textures, materials, and aesthetics, and so has been reprised by many an interior decorator. “Raindrops” is a beautiful, and popular, piece. You can see it in the two previous photos - it seems like a three dimensional Gustav Klimt pattern. 

While in Los Angeles, I finally picked up a couple pieces: a really beautiful, windswept California oak, as well as an adorable owl sitting on a branch, coming out of a small, rough block of stone. They’ll fit in well somewhere. 

[ronbeckdesigns]

Vintage Brass Cattail Sculpture / C. Jere era. 49.00, via Etsy.

[midcenturymodernfreak]

Via

[onsugarandtwirling]

Fine metal craft hanging or stand alone Carnival sculpture by C. Jere, c.1960's. Found on 1stdibs.com