B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 20, 1998 trician he was going to be working with silver and gold, the electrician laughed. But this weekend, that same man, Ivan Ronald Adams, is in Portland, Oregon showing off his silver, gold and cop- per jewelry at a national native arts show. __ “This is a highlight,” Adams said. ‘'It’s very exciting to have your work shown in a similar category as Bill Heling and other renowned artists,” Adams, a Haida, was the only artist from the arca selected by a panel of judges to display his work al the first annual Indian Art Northwest show, For four days, be and 250 other artists from more than 90° tribes will sell their works, Art enthusiasts will be able ta’ gather for exhibits, sales, performances and food. Similar to the renowned Santa Fe Indian Market, Indian Art Northwest will include the finest examples of tradi- tional and contemporary native art, including paintings and prints, sculpture, beadwork, jewelzy and basketry. Adams is expecting his biggest sales ever, since there will be a Jot of buyers and collectors attending, “We're trying to find out what sells down there,’’ he said. ‘‘We’re dealing with people who are used to Sauth- western Indian arl — their jewelry is different than ours.?’ Adams said he discovered jewelry making when he tore the muscles in his shoulders five ycars ago. No longer able to do electrical work, he started working with silver, : Nowadays, he uses his electrical know-how and his tools, like his grinder, to make art. Adams makes bracelets, rings, broaches and neckfaces, He overlays many of his pieces with copper and gold. Mest of his bracelets have a story line, cr ee ee] ee I love working with metals,’’ he said. ‘‘] get so in- volved with it. It takes in the shape. It does what I want it to do,’ Adams said people find his jewellery unique. And since he’s never been taught how to make jewelry, he says his style is original. Adams didn’t get serious about his work until two years ago when people started noticing his art more and more. Carver heads to Oregon show THIRTY YEARS ago when a psychic told a local clec- . IVAN ADAMS is self taught and comes to his new cratt after an injury ended his electrical career. Now, he makes special orders for people like gold wed- ding bands and bracelets. ‘‘He could have been famous a long time ago,’’ said his wife Marge. “on Reon ey Appliances 10 INTEREST Ti Vin ooo. “ ‘Serving The Northwest For Over 29 Years HOTPOINT Lift Top So Easy | to Clean Stove No more scraped knuckles trying to clean below the ele- ments — just lift the top and wipe it clean. Glass backguard makes cleaning easy too! WOW! $569 HOTPOINT improved Performance Dishwasher * A new, completely redesigned system * All the most wanted features NOW! $379 HOTPOINT Family Size, Frost-Free Fridge ¢ Low affordable - with a super convenient shelf system NOW! $699 HOTPOINT G Cycle Washer 7 * 3 water levels f * Swash/rinse - temperatures _ HOTPOINT ™\-Large Capacity Automatic ; Dryer f * 3 cycle — Reversible door NOW! $868 For The Pair G.E. Heavy Duty Washer Super Capacity * Super flexible * 2 speed * 9 cycles * Multi water and temperature levels NOW! $649 s € 5 * : Bridal Registry Brides register at any one of our three Erwins wellers locations and receive a a $20 gift certificate Wendy Biffle & Darren Schmidt Sets THE ©: STANDARD Pattern Pictured: “Arabella” “fapeplly Ever After” May 16/989 Danielle Lacasse & Gary Ventura May 16/98 Diane Gagne é& Jonathan Moore May 16/98 Christina Silva & Paul Cabral June 27/98 Angie Starr & Paul Silvestre July 18/98 Kimberly Karlsen & Kensey Duarte July 18/98 Carissma Nance & Kevin Coelho July 25/98 ERW!1 8 ME Skeena Mall Terrace Shopping Centre ge, 635-5111 635-7440 1-800-833-1138 me Phone 250-635-4501 went bee ieee YPN Mg tabs te 3h me FACIOAT AUTHORED | RESATES