Radmila Zuman

Biography

RADMILA ZUMAN has resided in Northern New York since 1970. She studied traditional lacemaking in her native Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Germany, England, Canada, Holland and Slovakia. Though her art and technique is reminiscent of the traditional style of those countries, she has taken it a step beyond traditional concepts and added another dimension.

As an avid collector of antique laces, Radmila appreciates traditional laces for their beauty and she admires the skills of the old world lacemakers who made them. However, she strongly believes that the traditional art of lacemaking should be taken a little further into the present days. Experimentation with new fibers and shapes allows her to bring lacemaking to new dimensions that better suit contemporary tastes.

Trained as a teacher, Radmila has taught lacemaking for more than 25 years in 22 states in the USA, and in Canada and Europe, always encouraging creativity in her classes.

Radmila exhibits her work, often in three dimensional presentation, in juried shows. She has won several prestigious prizes and awards at national and international exhibitions.

Recently she published a book, now in its second edition, on innovating lace patterns.

Juried Exhibitions

Since 1971 Radmila has participated in more than 50 juried exhibitions in galleries, museums and universities in Canada and in the USA (locally and nationwide), and in Europe (Holland, Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic), several times as a solo artist. She has received many prizes and awards for her pieces

Awards and Prizes

Court of Honor. New York State Crafts Fair, Ithaca, NY, 1974.

Honorary Mention. "North Country Artists," Remington Museum, Ogdensburg, NY, 1983.

3rd Prize. 5th International Exhibition of Miniature Art, Toronto, Canada, 1990.

Honorary Mention. 6th International Exhibition of Miniature Art, Toronto, Canada, 1991.

Honorary Mention. "Jewels in Lace" Competition OIDFA, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1992.

1st Prize. "Jewels in Lace" Competition OIDFA, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1992.

2nd Prize. International Lacers Competition, Seattle, WA, 1995.

L. Baumeister Award. International Lacers Competition, Seattle, WA, 1995.

Silver Medal. X Biennale Sansepolcro, Italy, 2002.

1st and 2nd prizes. New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY 2001, 2002, 2003

Publications

Radmila contributes articles about lace and publishes her original design patterns in lace magazines, bulletins and journals ("International Old Lacers Bulletin," "Finger Lakes Guild Bulletin," "OIDFA Bulletin," "Canadian Lacemaker Gazette," "Palickovani," and the magazine "Krajka").

In 2004 she published her book Treasury of Patterns: Sperkovnice Vzoru (in English and Czech).

Radmila Zuman - Wearable Art Bobbin Lace Jewelry & Accessories

		Biography RADMILA ZUMAN has resided in Northern New York since 1970. She studied traditional lacemaking in her native Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Germany, England, Canada, Holland and Slovakia. Though her art and technique is reminiscent of the traditional style of those countries, she has taken it a step beyond traditional concepts and added another dimension. As an avid collector of antique laces, Radmila appreciates traditional laces for their beauty and she admires the skills of the old world lacemakers who made them. However, she strongly believes that the traditional art of lacemaking should be taken a little further into the present days. Experimentation with new fibers and shapes allows her to bring lacemaking to new dimensions that better suit contemporary tastes. Trained as a teacher, Radmila has taught lacemaking for more than 25 years in 22 states in the USA, and in Canada and Europe, always encouraging creativity in her classes. Radmila exhibits her work, often in three dimensional presentation, in juried shows. She has won several prestigious prizes and awards at national and international exhibitions. Recently she published a book, now in its second edition, on innovating lace patterns. Juried Exhibitions Since 1971 Radmila has participated in more than 50 juried exhibitions in galleries, museums and universities in Canada and in the USA (locally and nationwide), and in Europe (Holland, Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic), several times as a solo artist. She has received many prizes and awards for her pieces Awards and Prizes Court of Honor. New York State Crafts Fair, Ithaca, NY, 1974. Honorary Mention. "North Country Artists," Remington Museum, Ogdensburg, NY, 1983. 3rd Prize. 5th International Exhibition of Miniature Art, Toronto, Canada, 1990. Honorary Mention. 6th International Exhibition of Miniature Art, Toronto, Canada, 1991. Honorary Mention. "Jewels in Lace" Competition OIDFA, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1992. 1st Prize. "Jewels in Lace" Competition OIDFA, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1992. 2nd Prize. International Lacers Competition, Seattle, WA, 1995. L. Baumeister Award. International Lacers Competition, Seattle, WA, 1995. Silver Medal. X Biennale Sansepolcro, Italy, 2002. 1st and 2nd prizes. New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY 2001, 2002, 2003 Publications Radmila contributes articles about lace and publishes her original design patterns in lace magazines, bulletins and journals ("International Old Lacers Bulletin," "Finger Lakes Guild Bulletin," "OIDFA Bulletin," "Canadian Lacemaker Gazette," "Palickovani," and the magazine "Krajka"). In 2004 she published her book Treasury of Patterns: Sperkovnice Vzoru (in English and Czech).
Radmila Zuman Lace Designs & Instructions

radmilazuman@hotmail.com

LINKS TO SOME OF RADMILA'S CREATIONS 1) Lapel Pins 2) Bracelets 3) Necklaces 4) Pendants 5) Hats

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