Carol Kumata Mixed Metal Brooch

Carol Kumata Mixed Metal Brooch.
Vintage 1980’s copper, bronze, silver brooch by Carol Kumata. Signed C. Kumata. Approximate Measurements: Length 2.8″ Width 3″. 
Carol Kumata, a distinguished artist and professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Art. She’s recognized for her profound mastery of metalworking and her innovative teaching methods, deeply influencing her students’ development. Kumata’s art often reflects a blend of meticulous craft and conceptual depth, exploring themes like containment and psychological balance through works such as “Pandora’s Box” and other series that utilize metaphorical boxes to delve into self-awareness and feminine expression.

Her work, highly introspective and often incorporating elements of narrative and visual puns, spans various mediums beyond metals, including mixed-media installations. Throughout her career, Kumata has been celebrated for both her teaching and her artistic contributions, having been awarded fellowships from prestigious organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts.