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July 7 • 2016 31 work often reflects his Jewish background, and he designs many ritual objects, from menorahs to mezu- zahs. Meyer has been part of the Ann Arbor event for 12 of its 57 years. He joins some 1,000 juried artists from all over the world as they offer many art forms amid activities that include street performances and culinary sales. "I travel from show to show, also bring- ing wall pieces, tableware and jewelry," says Meyer, based in California. "I work with metal, clay and glass as well as photography mixed into collages. All my pieces are made in America." Meyer, who studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, has worked for top fashion houses, such as those identified with Guy Laroche and Paco Rabanne. "There are story connotations and symbolism in my Judaica," says Meyer, who may show a tree of knowledge in a Shabbat candleholder or apples in Rosh Hashanah tableware. Meyer, 52, who traces his Jewish lin- eage through his father, also shows his Judaica in synagogue and museum shops throughout the country. "I like working directly with the mate- rials," he says. "I also like working with many kinds of artistry." ENAMEL ARTISTRY Adrienne Blum, participating in the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, brings many designs into her enamel light switch cov- ers. When including the word "shalom" on the pieces, Blum thinks back to her paternal grandfather having Jewish roots and her experiences with Jewish medita- tion techniques, a response to dealing with family health issues. "I really am making artistic tiles using lots of colors," says Blum, 62, who manip- ulates glass pieces on metal before heating them into fused images. She applies her talents in two studios, dividing her time between homes in Virginia and Texas. Blum's interest in tiles began as a teen- ager attending boarding school in Spain, where she became fascinated by Moorish tiles. Later enrolled in a California college, the artist learned enamel- ing from a roommate making jewelry. The idea for the light switch plates emerged in the 1970s and has enabled her to maintain a living through her sales. She works with her husband, Eugene Howard Scott, who takes care of business respon- sibilities. The couple, who showcase the enamels at 15 fairs a year, also are represented at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center in Texas and the Stepping Stone in Delaware, where American-made artistry is featured. "I celebrate the Ann Arbor fair more than any of the others because my daugh- ter has her own booth there," Blum says. "She does what I couldn't do." Blum's daughter Alice Scott, 28, learned enameling from her mother but went on to make jewelry. She was a finalist in an art competition sponsored by NICHE magazine, which recognized her original- ity in designing Stars of David. "My mom doing Jewish meditation was the closest thing to religious practice in our family," Scott explains about her interest in Judaica. "I like Jewish symbols because they are ancient and seem to have universal understanding." Working with sterling silver and 14k gold, Scott also crafts Hamsa designs. "I never helped my mom with her switch plates, but when I was 6, I would make enamel pins and sell them," says Scott, whose work is offered throughout the year at 16 Hands in Ann Arbor. "I would go to fairs with her and have a little table next to her booth. "I was always interested in jewelry and went to the Rhode Island School of Design. After working for a big company in New Orleans, I changed to doing my own work and moved to North Carolina. "I hardly ever see my parents, but I see them on the road. Traveling from fair to fair can be lonely, but it feels more natural to be with them. Besides, moms always are their children's biggest fans!" * Shabbat candles and Kiddush cup by Patrick Meyer An enamel light-switch plate by Adrienne Blum Star of David earrings by Alice Scott This seat is waiting for you! Proudly Serving: HAVE YOUR NEXT OUTING AT THE MAPLE KITCHEN 8.BQMF3PBEt#MPPNýFME)JMMTø 5IF"SUPG'JMNt5IF"SUPG'PPE LUNCH IS SPECIAL $ 10! Pick any two items from our not famous yet salads, sandwiches, and soups for only 'PS$BSSZPVUQMFBTFDBMMtUIFNBQMFUIFBUFSDPN Have a FREE small popcorn on us! Valid at The Maple & The Riviera Expires 7/31/16 'PSøUIF#&45-6963:NPWJFFYQFSJFODF DIFDLPVUTHE RIVIERA. (SBOE3JWFS"WFOVF'BSNJOHUPO)JMMT (off of 9 mile, just West of Middlebelt) t-VYVSZ3FDMJOJOH4FBUT t4UBUFPGUIF"SU1SPKFDUJPO4PVOE t'SFF4UZMF$PDB$PMBNBDIJOFT with 100+ fl avors t)PU'SFTI#VUUFSFEQPQDPSO t.BEFUPPSEFS1J[[B $IJDLFO5FOEFST/BDIPT and more! Planning a special event? 5IF.BQMF,JUDIFOJTBHSFBUQMBDFGPSB4VOEBZ #SVODIUPHBUIFSXJUIGSJFOETGBNJMZ8FDBO BSSBOHFQSJWBUFFWFOUTGPSQFPQMF 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPOQMFBTFDPOUBDU SVUI!UIFNBQMFUIFBUFSDPN PSøDBMM For showtimes and to purchase tickets, please visit therivieracinema.com