Bruce and Lillian Lundin
Jewelry designs in gold and/or silver.
Lapidary work including cabochons, inlay, faceting and carving.
Intrigued by "Mother Natures' Treasures", he took a basic four month
course in gem cutting and silversmithing at Lizzadro's in Elmhurst, IL.,
and then developed on his own. He explored many facets of metal
technique, including granulation, mokume gane, enameling, metal inlay,
repousse, forging, and many others. During this exploration period
and being influenced by a didactic background, he taught gem cutting
at Lizzadro's, sharing his experiences with others, and finding it very
rewarding. Within a short period of time his skills became so
developed that he decided to enter competitions. He won many jewelry
awards, both regional and national. He gave several lectures on jewelry
techniques, and then became a judge for both regional and national
competitions. He is a very diverse and immaculate artist. His fascination
with technique and his superb craftsmanship are in evidence on both the
front and back of his pieces. He is greatly concerned with detail.
Contour, texture and reflection play a important part in his approach to
each piece. He has built his reputation on functional, wearable, and
frequently award winning jewelry. He is executing meticulous work,
encompassing multiple metal techniques, and fluid, graceful designs.
Bruce supervised all phases of jewelry production at
Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio, 623 Grove, Evanston, IL. 1995 to 2007
Lizzadros' Gem & Jewelry, Elmhurst, IL., instructor, 1977-1979, 1988
Lizzadro Museum, speaker, Elmhurst, Illinois, 1984
Midwest Federation of Minerealogical and Geological Societies,
Southbend, Indiana, lecture & demonstration, l984
Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Society, Wheaton, IL., Lecture
Lapidary Journal "The Chicago Five" article, July, 1986
William Holland Lapidary School, Faceting, & Bead stringing, 2007
William Holland Lapidary School, Young Harris, Ga. Enameling, 2006
Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 2004
Crafford Industries "LaserSTAR" welding, Rhode Island. 2003
GIA course, "Working with Wax", Lincolnwood, IL., 1995
Jeff Wise Workshop,Lapidary Beads, Loyola University, Chicago, IL., 1993
Michael Good Workshop, Antisynclastic, Loyola University, Chicago, IL., 1991
Harold O'Connor Workshop, Granulation Loyola University, Chicago, IL.,1988
Susan Kingsley Die forming Workshop, Joliet College, Joliet, IL., 1987
Gene Pijanowski, Zogan (line inlay) demo, Evanston Art Center, IL., 1986
Jewelry, Lizzadro's, Elmhurst, IL., 1977
Lapidary Course, Lizzadro's, Elmhurst, IL., 1976 - 1977
Evanston Fountain Square Arts Festival, Selection Juror, 1997
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Judge, 1996
Chicago AIM (Artists in Metal), Member 1985 - 1994
Chicagoland Gem and Mineral Association, Member 1979 - Current
Judge, Jewelry, 1981 - 1986
The Midwest Federation Of Mineralogical and Geological Societies,
Member 1979 - Current
Uniform Rules Committee, 1985 - 1986, 1993 - 1996
Judge, Jewelry, Lapidary Arts & Carving, 1981 - 1986, 1994
Lapidary Arts Chairman, 1984 - 1986
Delegate, 1983 - 1985
Assistant State Director, 1983 - 1986
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Member 1979 -
Judge, Jewelry, 1986
Midwest Faceter's Guild, Member 1982 - 1985
Judge, Faceting, 1983
West Suburban Lapidary, Elmhurst, IL., Member 1979 - Current
Board Member, 1984, 1988
Vice President, 1985
President, 1986 - 1987
Greater Kansas City Earth & Science Assiciation, Kansas City, MO.
Judge, Jewelry & Lapidary Arts, 1986
Greater Denver Aera Gem & Mineral Council, 2000 JEWELRY- STONES
MASTERS TROPHY. Denver, Colorado
Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, 2000 LAPIDARY-CARVING
MASTER TROPHY. Denver, Colorado
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 1999 NATIONAL JEWELRY CHAMPION. Nashville, Tennesse
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, 1999 NATIONAL
CARVING CHAMPION. Nashville, Tennesse
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies 1999 REGIONAL
CARVING CHAMPION, Nashville, Tennesse
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. 1999 REGIONAL
JEWELRY CHAMPION. Nashville, Tennesse
Naperville Women's Club Art Fair,
Naperville, IL., First Place, 1990, 1991
Naperville Woman's Club Art Fair,
Naperville, IL., Best of Show, 1989
Midwest Facetor's Guild,
Ohio, First Place, Jewelry, 1983
South Central Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
Houston, Texas, Special Award, 1982
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
Salt Lake City, Utah, First Place National Masters Division, 1981
Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
Salt Lake City, Utah, First Place Regional Masters Division, 1981
Midwest Federation of Mineralogical & Geological Societies,
Lincoln, Nebraska, First Place Advanced Division 1980
Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Show,
Wheaton, IL., First Place Advanced Division, 1980
