'Golden Clogs, Dutch Mountains' and 'In Situ,' are two exhibitions that investigate jewelry and personal objects. Divergent approaches to the implied built-in context stimulate thought about the relationship to adornment and the body. Because these explorations use jewelry as a point of departure, there is an assumed function for the work; how these two groups employ this corporeal context illustrates a fundamental difference in cultured perspective. Building on the contemporary Dutch jewelry exhibition, 'Golden Clogs ,Dutch Mountains,' curated by Dutch artist Andrea Wagner, MassArt has organized a "response" to the Dutch tradition. 'In Situ,' featuring five American small metals artists who push the notions of what is jewelry further--from adorning the body towards the realm of enveloping site-specific installation. The combination of these two exhibitions creates a dialogue about the use of materials and the impact of context, in a global art world. Included in the exhibition are precious metals, photography, video/performance, interactive site-specific installation and sculpture.

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